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Southwest Mango Kale Quinoa Salad - kale salad

Southwest Mango Kale Quinoa Salad

Enjoy this vibrant kale salad featuring sweet mango, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty lime dressing for a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bunches kale, roughly torn
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 ears corn, husked and kernels chopped off
  • 2 mangos, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded + chopped
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Add the kale to a large salad bowl with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes or until the kale begins to break down and soften a bit.
  • To the bowl add the quinoa, bell peppers, corn, mango, jalapeño, and black beans. Drizzle on the vinaigrette and toss.
  • Add the avocado. Top with toasted tortillas or chips. EAT!
  • For the Sunflower Honey Lime Vinaigrette: Add the sunflower seeds, olive oil, honey, and lime juice to a high powered blender or food processor.
  • Process until completely smooth. If needed, add water to thin the vinaigrette. Stir in the chopped cilantro, salt and pepper.
  • The vinaigrette can be made a few days in advance and kept in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.