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Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad


  • Author: Marina Savoy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A fresh and hearty salad made with massaged kale, sweet corn, avocado, cotija cheese, red onion, and tortilla chips. Tossed in a creamy cilantro lime Greek yogurt dressing, it’s a perfect healthy side dish for summer gatherings, taco nights, or meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lime (for kale)

  • 2 ears corn, grilled or boiled, kernels removed

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled

  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ½ cup cilantro (packed)

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  • Blend dressing ingredients until smooth.

  • Grill or boil corn and slice off kernels.

  • Massage kale with olive oil and lime juice until tender.

  • Toss kale with corn, onion, avocado, cheese, and dressing.

  • Add tortilla chips right before serving for crunch.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add grilled chicken or black beans.
  • Swap cotija with feta or queso fresco if needed.
  • Dressing, kale, and corn can be prepped ahead.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad / Side Dish
  • Method: Tossed
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired