Elote Corn Kale Salad

5 from 5 votes

Elote Corn Kale Salad

This elote corn kale salad puts a healthy spin on Mexican street corn by using baby kale and a zesty Greek yogurt dressing. It’s full of fresh flavor and beautiful on the plate. Serve it as a side or enjoy it as a light lunch any time of year.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Avocado, corn

Servings:

Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Ears corn shucked
½ Cup Greek yogurt
1 Clove garlic minced
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1 fresh lime zest and juice to be used separately
1 Tablespoon water or more as needed
6 Cups baby kale
1 Teaspoon salt
⅓ Cup queso fresco crumbled
½ Cup cilantro leaves
1 avocado thinly sliced
½ red onion pickled

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Wrap each ear of corn in foil and place directly on the grill grates.
Grill, rotating every 8 to10 minutes, until tender (about 30 minutes). Discard the foil and grill the corn until it chars in places, turning often with metal tongs.
Note: Wrapping it in foil creates a steaming effect that keeps your corn moist, and it should char a little through the foil too because of the high heat.
Make the dressing while the corn is cooking. In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, garlic, chili powder, lime zest and ½ of the lime juice. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is right.
In a large bowl combine kale, salt and remaining lime juice. Gently massage the kale for 15 seconds to soften.
When corn is cool enough to handle, carefully cut the kernels from the cobs.
To assemble the salad, toss together massaged kale, corn, dressing, queso fresco, and cilantro.
Serve immediately with sliced avocado and pickled red onion.

Notes

Char the corn well: This adds that smoky elote flavor.
Massage the kale: It improves texture and helps absorb the dressing.
Adjust the dressing: Add water a little at a time for the right consistency.
Serve immediately: The salad tastes best fresh with all toppings added just before serving.

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