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Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Spicy elote dressing.

Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad with Spicy Elote Dressing

Kale, corn, black beans, cavatappi pasta, fresh pico de gallo, feta, topped with a spicy elote dressing and tortilla strips.
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 8-10 oz kale stems removed
  • 1 cup cavatappi pasta cooked
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/3 cup feta
  • tortilla strips

Spicy Elote Dressing

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
  • 3-5 tbsp half & half Add in more or less depending on dressing consistency
  • cayenne pepper season to your spice level

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add kale, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, feta & cavatappi pasta.

Spicy Elote Dressing

  • In a small bowl add in mayo, garlic, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, lime juice & cayenne pepper. Add in the half and half mixing in one tablespoon at a time to get the right smooth consistency.
  • Top & mix the salad with the elote dressing & tortilla strips. Sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika. Serve and enjoy immediately.
    Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Spicy elote dressing.

Notes

Please let me know how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below and tag @zezza_cooks on Instagram and hashtag it #zezzacooks.
Author: Ashley Zezza
Cost: $25
Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: elote dressing, elote salad, kale salad, mexican corn salad, salad recipe