Description
Grilled Corn Kale Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of massaged kale with the sweetness of grilled corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade chili-lime dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a delightful side, this salad is ready in under 20 minutes and caters to both vegan and gluten-free diets. Each bite bursts with fresh ingredients like avocado, zucchini, and yellow squash, making it not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite protein, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale (massaged with 1 tbsp olive oil)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 3/4 cup yellow squash (sliced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (sliced)
- 1 avocado
- 2 ears of corn (husked)
- Dressing: olive oil, lime juice, distilled white vinegar, garlic, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, salt, onion flakes, dried oregano
Instructions
- Massage kale with olive oil in a large bowl until tender; set aside.
- Blend dressing ingredients until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Grill corn for about 10 minutes or cook in a skillet until charred; cool and slice kernels off the cob.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook zucchini and yellow squash until golden brown.
- Top massaged kale with cooked veggies, sliced onion, grilled corn kernels, and diced avocado.
- Drizzle generously with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg