Description
This Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad is the quintessential summer side dish, bursting with flavor and vibrant colors. It features tender massaged kale paired with sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese, all drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime dressing. This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with seasonal produce, making it a nutritious and satisfying choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal. With its quick preparation time and versatile serving options, this salad is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch green kale, leaves cut off the stem and chopped
- 2 ears of corn, shucked & silk removed
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- 1–2 avocados, sliced or diced
- Crushed tortilla chips, for garnish
- ½ – 1 lime, juiced (for massaging the kale)
- Olive oil (for massaging the kale)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are fine)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale: Wash and chop the kale. In a large bowl, massage it with olive oil and lime juice for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Cook the Corn: Boil shucked corn in water for 5–7 minutes until tender. Cool and cut off kernels.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: Combine corn kernels, crumbled cotija cheese, red onion, and diced avocado into the massaged kale. Toss gently.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and chipotle powder until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter or bowls and garnish with crushed tortilla chips before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg