Kale Mexican Street Corn Salad
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4.4
Kale Mexican Street Corn Salad
Description
The salad starts by massaging kale with half the avocado, lime juice, and sea salt to soften the greens and evenly coat them with flavor. Grilled chicken breast pieces add protein and a smoky flavor, while the Mexican street corn salad brings a classic tangy, creamy corn component.
Crushed tortilla chips sprinkled in provide a contrasting crunch and a hint of corn flavor. The salad is finished with a topping of crumbled cotija cheese for saltiness and a drizzle of sriracha for optional heat.
This dish works well as a lunch or light dinner option, offering balanced textures and fresh, vibrant flavors. The combination of soft avocado-coated kale, tender chicken, crisp chips, and tangy cheese makes it satisfying and varied in every bite.
If cotija cheese is not available, substitutes like queso fresco, parmesan, or feta can be used to maintain a similar salty profile.
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale shredded, chopped
- 1 avocado chopped into chunks and divided
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 chicken breasts sliced or chopped into bite-size pieces, grilled
- 1 1/2 cups mexican street corn salad
- 1/3 cup tortilla chips crushed, chopped
- cotija cheese for topping*
- sriracha optional
Instructions
- Add kale, 1/2 avocado and lime juice and sea salt into a large bowl. Use your hands to massage the kale with the avocado, lime juice and salt until all the pieces of kale are coated.
- Add chicken, street corn salad, remaining avocado chunks and tortilla chips into a bowl. Use salad tongs or a spoon to gently toss.
- Portion into three bowls. Sprinkle on a little cotija cheese and drizzle with sriracha, if using.
Notes
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, you can substitute queso fresco, parmesan, or feta cheese as toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of recipe | |
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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