Mexican Kale Salad
This Mexican Kale Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish loaded with fresh vegetables, hearty kale, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a healthy side or main meal, this easy salad recipe is full of bold flavors and satisfying textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Kale, chopped and stems removed
- Corn kernels
- Black beans, drained and rinsed
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Honey or maple syrup
- Garlic, minced
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: shredded cheese or cotija
- Optional: tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Remove stems from kale and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage kale with a little olive oil and lime juice for a few minutes until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Top with optional cheese and tortilla strips for added texture.
- Serve immediately or let sit briefly for flavors to blend.
Notes
Massaging kale improves texture and reduces bitterness.Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.Keep crunchy toppings separate until serving.Adjust lime and seasoning to taste for brightness.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/mexican-kale-salad/
