Kale Corn Salad With Lemon & Za'atar
This easy, punchy salad celebrates fresh corn and Mediterranean flavours. Tossed in an easy, tangy lemon dressing, it's a perfect make-ahead side dish as it gets better and more tender the longer it sits in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 50 g (2⅓ cups) kale torn from stems and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 ears corn shucked and kernels cut from cob
- 1 tbsp za'atar
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 small shallot thinly sliced
- 20 g (¼ cup) flat-leaf parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add the kale to a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Use your hands to vigorously massage the oil into the kale leaves.
- Add 1 tbsp of neutral oil (such as sunflower or avocado) to a large skillet - preferably cast iron - and set over high heat. Once the oil is smoking, add the corn along with a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels are lightly charred - about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in the za'atar, chili flakes, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard and lemon. Whisking constantly, slowly stream in the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
- Add the charred corn, shallot and parsley to the bowl with the kale. Pour over the dressing and season generously with black pepper. Toss to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (and up to 2 days) before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3626IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 4mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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