Elote Kale Salad

Name: Elote Kale Salad
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Bag of frozen roasted corn (can sub canned corn); 1 jalapeno, chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 lime, juiced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon &amp; Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote seasoning (can sub more chili powder); 1/2 cup queso fresca (can sub feta); Bunch of kale; Juice of 1 lime; 1 second spray of avocado oil; Salt and pepper; Additional toppings: chopped tomatoes, bell peppers and avocado; Can of chickpeas, rinsed; 1 second spray of avocado oil; 1 tablespoon Everything but the Elote seasoning

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Ingredients

Elote Salad

Bag of frozen roasted corn (can sub canned corn)
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon & Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote seasoning (can sub more chili powder)
1/2 cup queso fresca (can sub feta)

Kale Salad

Bunch of kale
Juice of 1 lime
1 second spray of avocado oil
Salt and pepper
Additional toppings: chopped tomatoes, bell peppers and avocado

Everything but the Elote Crispy Chickpeas

Can of chickpeas, rinsed
1 second spray of avocado oil
1 tablespoon Everything but the Elote seasoning

Directions

Elote Salad

Heat up corn over the stove
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Add corn once warmed up
Set aside in refrigerator and let those flavors marinate while we you prepare the rest of the salad

Everything but the Elote Crispy Chickpeas

Coat the chickpeas with avocado oil and elote seasoning
Place in air fryer and air fry at 400 for 15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, or until crispy

Prepare Kale

Tear kale from stems and chop finely
Juice lime, spray with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper
Massage well until kale is no longer tough

Assemble Salad

Add elote salad to kale
Add any additional vegetables such as tomatoes and bell peppers
Mix well
Top with crispy chickpeas and avocado

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Elote Kale Salad

Ingredients

Elote Salad

Kale Salad

Everything but the Elote Crispy Chickpeas

Directions

Elote Salad

Everything but the Elote Crispy Chickpeas

Prepare Kale

Assemble Salad

Pat the Spatula

Brave Pat the Spatula

Excited Pat the Spatula

Loving Pat the Spatula

Flippin' Pat

Mini Pat the Spatula

Frequently asked questions

Are wooden spatulas safe for nonstick pans?

How do I clean my wooden spatula?

Will it absorb flavors or smells?

Can I use it for hot foods?

How long will a wooden spatula last?

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