Chipotle Kale Salad

This fast and flavorful Chipotle Kale Salad features tender massaged kale tossed with fresh vegetables and a tasty homemade chipotle dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword chipotle kale salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

4 cups chopped curly kale
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 bell pepper, any color
1-2 cups sweet corn (cooked from fresh/frozen or canned)
1 jalapeño (optional)
3 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

HONEY CHIPOTLE DRESSING

⅓ cup avocado oil
3 TBSP red wine vinegar
1.5 TBSP honey
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 small/medium clove garlic (peeled and smashed)
½ lime, juiced (optional extra)

PROTEIN OPTIONS: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

black beans
crispy roasted chickpeas
lentils
shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken
carne asada or steak
shrimp
leftover taco meat

Instructions

HONEY CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend/process until smooth and emulsified.
Dip a kale leaf into the dressing to taste-test and adjust any ingredients to taste. For more chipotle flavor you can add a little extra adobo sauce or adjust the sweetness/tartness with the honey and vinegar, etc… If the chipotle level is a little strong for your liking you can add extra oil and vinegar (stick to the above ratios and you're good to go) or even a little water to the dressing. Let your taste buds be your guide!
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Stir in juice of 1/2 a lime for a delicious burst of citrus flavor.

FOR THE SALAD

Chop up your favorite vegetables and massage the kale using drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt.
Combine kale and veggies in a large mixing bowl and drizzle desired amount of dressing on top. I like to add around 1/3 of the dressing and serve with the remainder so everyone can add their desired amount.
Mix in your choice of protein from the list above. The dressing compliments all of the options SO well, so have fun with it and customise this salad to your heart's content! Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts below are estimated per serving of salad with 2 TBSP dressing using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on protein chosen.

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