Description
Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings the sunny flavors of summer to your plate. This refreshing salad combines tender kale, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and tangy cotija cheese, all dressed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, it’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a quick lunch option, this salad is both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
- Green kale
- Fresh corn (2 ears)
- Cotija cheese (½ cup)
- Red onion (¼ cup)
- Avocado (1-2)
- Greek yogurt (½ cup)
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Tortilla chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- Massage chopped kale with olive oil and lime juice for 2 minutes until softened.
- Grill or boil corn until tender (about 5–7 minutes), cool and cut off kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine massaged kale, corn kernels, crumbled cotija, red onion, and diced avocado; toss gently to mix.
- Whisk together yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and chipotle powder to create the dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg