Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for summer gatherings. This colorful salad combines tender kale, sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, and ripe avocados, all drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, it adds a satisfying texture that elevates any meal. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a casual dinner, this salad brings joy to your table and is easy to whip up in just 15 minutes. Packed with fresh ingredients and versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish, it’s a must-try for health enthusiasts and food lovers alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch green kale
- 2 ears of corn
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ¼ cup red onion
- 1–2 avocados
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the kale by chopping it and massaging it with olive oil and lime juice until tender.
- Cook the shucked corn in boiling water for about 4–5 minutes until tender; cool and cut off the kernels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the kale, cooked corn, cotija cheese, red onion, and avocados; toss gently.
- For the dressing, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and chipotle powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg