Kale and Corn Salad

This kale and corn salad screams summertime!  Just back from the farmer’s market with nearly all the fixings, it’s a nice light and fresh side or add shrimp, chicken, quinoa or beans to make it a full meal.  It’s quick, easy and delicious.

Kale Corn Salad with Shrimp
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Kale and Corn Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
 


Course: Salad
Keyword: corn, kale
Servings: 6 side serving
Author: Jeanna Stavas
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • ¼ C. fresh lime juice
  • 1 T. honey
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (or other*) seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 t. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 t. kosher sea salt
Salad
  • 3 med. ears of corn Raw, grilled or boiled, and kernels removed
  • 2 C. kale chopped and rinsed
  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 lg. heirloom tomato diced
  • 3 T green onions chopped
Protein (Optional)
  • 3 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 can beans (Chickpeas or Black beans)
  • 2 cups Quinoa
  • 3 cups cooked shrimp
Instructions

  1. For vinaigrette, combine first 5 ingredients. Set aside.

  2. For salad, prepare corn and chop kale. Prepare other vegetables as directed.  

    Kale Corn Salad ingredients

  3. Toss together all vegetables with vinaigrette. Add protein, if desired. Fresh ground black pepper to taste. Enjoy!

    Kale Corn Salad with Chicken
Recipe Notes

*Banana peppers, pepperocinis or roasted red pepper are great substitutes