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Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad with Creamy Dressing

Taste the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad, a nutritious and delicious dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Green Kale massaged
  • 2 ears Corn grilled or boiled
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese can substitute with feta
  • 1 small Red Onion diced
  • 1 medium Avocado diced
  • 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips for topping
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt creamy base
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Powder to taste

Equipment

  • Blender
  • grill
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Blend Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and chipotle powder until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Corn Preparation
  1. Grill the corn on medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes until crisp and charred, or boil for 1-2 minutes until tender. Cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
Kale Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, drizzle chopped kale with olive oil and a squeeze of lime juice. Massage the leaves for about 5 minutes.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, gently toss the massaged kale with the grilled corn, crumbled cotija cheese, diced red onion, and chopped avocado. Drizzle the dressing over the top and mix well.
Serving
  1. Top the assembled salad with crushed tortilla chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, assemble the salad just before serving. Optional garnishes include extra cilantro or lime wedges.

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