Description
A vibrant, Mexican street corn-inspired kale salad with tender massaged greens, sweet corn, a creamy lime dressing, and a smoky spice blend that delivers bold flavor and satisfying crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups finely chopped kale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked corn kernels, cooled
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija-style cheese
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chopped kale in a large bowl and massage it gently with a pinch of salt for about one minute until softened and deep green in color.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the corn kernels and diced red onion to the bowl with the kale.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the crumbled cotija-style cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve.
Notes
- Massage the kale well to ensure a tender, pleasant texture.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice before serving for perfect balance.
- Letting the salad rest briefly enhances the overall flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: mexican kale salad, street corn salad, kale corn salad, healthy kale salad, creamy kale salad