Description
This Mexican street corn kale salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer! With the combination of tender, massaged kale, sweet corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and creamy avocado, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture. The zesty cilantro lime dressing ties everything together beautifully, while crunchy tortilla chips add an irresistible crunch. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or as a healthy side for casual family dinners, this crowd-pleaser will leave everyone wanting more. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s nutritious and can easily be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy this flavorful salad as a standalone vegetarian dish or alongside grilled meats for a complete meal!
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
- 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
- Crushed tortilla chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the tough stems from the kale and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped kale with olive oil and lime juice. Massage gently for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add shucked corn, and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender. Cool slightly and cut off kernels.
- In the same mixing bowl with the kale, add cooked corn kernels, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped red onion, and diced avocado. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic cloves, salt, and chipotle powder until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Add crushed tortilla chips just before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg