Ingredients
1 bunch green kale, leaves removed from stems and chopped
2 ears corn, shucked and silk removed
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1–2 avocados, sliced or diced
Crushed tortilla chips, for garnish
1/2–1 lime, juiced (for massaging the kale)
Olive oil (for massaging the kale)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (leaves and stems)
2 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and chipotle powder in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the corn: For grilling, preheat grill to medium-high and grill corn for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred. For boiling, bring water to a boil, add corn, cover, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Cool, then cut kernels from cobs.
- Massage the kale: Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Massage with your hands for about 5 minutes until softened and reduced in size.
- Assemble the salad: Add corn kernels, cotija cheese, red onion, and avocado to the kale. Toss with desired amount of dressing.
- Serve: Top with crushed tortilla chips and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra tang, substitute feta cheese for cotija.
- Swap Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer dressing.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or black beans for extra protein.
- For more heat, mix in diced jalapeños.
- To make ahead, store kale mixture and dressing separately; add avocado, chips, and dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook or Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg