We can’t get enough of these Mexican flavours in our house: honestly, we cook a Mexican meal nearly once a week. This is a super healthy and filling kale salad that incorporates the Super Food kale into the mix to give it a bit more texture, fibre and vitamins. In addition to only having 33 calories per cup, kale is rich in lutein and xeaxanthin, nutrients that give kale its deep, dark green coloring and protect against macular degeneration and cataracts.
Mexican Kale Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 3 cups chopped kale (loosely packed)
- 1 bunch chopped cilantro
- 1 cup chopped orange or red pepper (seeded)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1 can drained and rinsed black beans
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup chopped tomato (about 4 tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1/3 cup canola or olive oil
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients together.
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In a separate small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients together with a whisk.
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Toss the salad in the dressing and serve!
paintnart says
This looks amazing Tori & I am soooo interested in eating healthy to protect my eyesight … something we seem to ignore! Already have my shopping list made up … your yummy salads on my menu!!!
fraichenutrition says
You are the cutest Mom ever xo
kathleenahulbert says
I made this salad tonight and it is fabulous!! Even my hubby approved (and he hates kale). Thank you for the wonderful recipe!!
fraichenutrition says
Awesome! Nice work!!
Karina Maldonado says
Amazing !
Pam Taggart says
This salad is so unique! It tastes unusually fresh. My husband LOVED it. This is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!
Crystal Arrand says
Like all of your recipes, Tori, this one is incredible. There is not a bad one in the bunch. I agree with Pam, so fresh and the perfect combination of delicious mexican flavours. Keep the yummy recipes coming!
fraichenutrition says
Thank you so much!!!! xx
Joy Rohrer says
This looks delicious. If I need a dairy free cheese could you recommend a substitute or just omit?
Tori Wesszer says
Hi Joy I would likely just omit it!
Sabrina says
I finally made this for the first time tonight after drooling over your insta-stories and OH MY GOODNESS – instantly became my favourite salad!!! Might have to start making this once a week! Thanks for sharing Tori!!
Tori Wesszer says
I love hearing this thanks Sabrina! Super happy you love it!
Stacey says
This salad was an instant hit in our home and has become a weekly staple! I also get tons of compliments when I bring it for potlucks, barbecues or make it for dinner parties. Thanks for a fantastic recipe!
Tori Wesszer says
That’s so awesome thank you Stacey!!! Tori
Wendy says
This salad was a definite crowd pleaser. It looks so impressive and the taste is amazing!!!