Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad is your go-to dish for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight meal. Crunchy kale meets smoky corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta, all drizzled with zesty lime dressing. This vibrant salad is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an impressive centerpiece at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or grilled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the kale under cold water. Remove tough stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill corn until slightly charred (about 10 minutes). Let cool before cutting off kernels.
- In a bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes and red onion with grilled corn.
- Whisk together lime juice and olive oil in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together kale, vegetable mixture, feta cheese, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over the top and mix gently.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg