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Kale Taco Salad

A Californian spin on a clasic taco salad.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves stems removed (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Salad:
  • 2 heads Curly Kale thinly shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • ½ Jalapeño finely diced
  • 2 ears of corn shucked and corn sliced off the cob
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained

Instructions

For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
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  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed and set aside.
For the Salad:
  1. Prep all the food according to the ingredient list. Arrange everything in a large salad bowl - serve with the cilantro vinaigrette

Notes

  • Use any of your favorite vinaigrettes from my website. They last in the fridge for a week and are perfect on so many meals.

Nutrition Information

Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 492mg (21%) Potassium 802mg (23%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5183IU (104%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 210mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 492mg 21%
Potassium 802mg 17%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5183IU 104%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 210mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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