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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
- 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.
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For the Salad:
- 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.