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Chopped Mexican Kale Salad
4.9 from 42 votes

Chopped Mexican Kale Salad

Creamy, crunchy and with mild Mexican flavors, this kale salad is a favorite for lunch, dinner and potlucks alike.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 (10 cups)
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces butternut squash , diced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 8 cups Lacinato kale , stems and veins removed and chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli slaw shredded
  • 6 radish very thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup Pepitas or pumpkin seeds
  • ⅓ cup ranch dressing fire roasted poblano flavor
  • 3 ounces cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped, leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat an oven to 475°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and place the butternut squash on it. Drizzle the squash with the olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat and then roast for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and softened. Set aside to cool.
  2. Add the kale, broccoli slaw, radishes, cranberries and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat, adding more to taste. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese and cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 468mg (20%) Potassium 725mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 13629IU (273%) Vitamin C 111mg (123%) Calcium 291mg (29%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 (10 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 468mg 20%
Potassium 725mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 13629IU 273%
Vitamin C 111mg 123%
Calcium 291mg 29%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.