Southwestern Kale Salad with Cornbread Croutons
Don't sleep on this Southwestern Kale Salad with Cornbread Croutons! The perfect way to get your veggies in, and repurpose your PLANTSTRONG cornbread leftovers. Includes the recipe for a delicious creamy chipotle dressing!
Southwestern Kale Salad with Cornbread Croutons
PLANTSTRONG Team
Category
Dinner
We love a hearty salad, and this Southwestern Kale Salad with Cornbread Croutons and a creamy chipotle dressing is one of the best! Chock full of veggies and dressed with a dressing that packs a punch, this dish will be your go-to. Makes enough for leftovers!
Ingredients
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1 bunch kale, stripped, washed & chopped
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1 avocado, diced
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⅓ cup roasted & unsalted sunflower seeds
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½ cup canned black beans, rinsed & drained
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½ cup frozen fire roasted corn, thawed
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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7 oz silken tofu
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1 - 1 ½ chipotle peppers in adobe (based on your spice preference)
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2/3 cup PLANTSTRONG plant milk
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Juice from ½ lemon
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1 clove garlic
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp garlic powder or garlic salt
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¼ tsp chili powder
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1 tsp dried dill
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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2 dates, pitted
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1 ½ tbsp tahini
For the chipotle dressing
Directions
Prepare PLANTSTRONG Cornbread & Muffin Mix to package instructions. Use Sweet Corn Broth to elevate the savory flavor! Let cool completely.
Cut cornbread into cubes. Transfer to the air fryer and cook for 15-20 min at 375℉, or until crispy.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add a pinch of salt to taste if necessary.
Build your salad by adding kale, corn, avocado, bell pepper, black beans, sunflower seeds, and croutons to a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing (not all of it - you’ll have extra!), toss, and serve!