Baby Kale Salad with Chipotle Garlic Vinaigrette and Tortilla Strips
This baby kale salad features a chipotle garlic vinaigrette and easy homemade tortilla strips (baked not fried!) for a healthy side that complements any entree.
Servings 6 (varies)
Calories 192kcal
Ingredients
For the tortilla strips:
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the chipotle garlic vinaigrette:
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper, more to taste
For the salad:
- Baby kale
- Cherry tomatoes
- Corn
- Onion
- Carrots, sliced or shredded
- Queso fresco, crumbled
- Ground chipotle chile pepper
Instructions
For the tortilla strips:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Using a pizza or pastry wheel, slice tortillas into short strips.
- Add strips to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange tortilla strips on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 4 minutes, and then remove the sheet from the oven and flip them over. Bake for another 2 minutes, or until the tortilla strips have browned and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately transfer tortilla strips to a plate so they do not continue baking on the hot sheet. Store in an air-tight container or sealable plastic bag until ready to use.
For the chipotle garlic vinaigrette:
- Thinly slice garlic cloves and sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over top. Repeatedly run the side of the knife over the garlic cloves and salt, pressing them against the cutting board until the cloves are mashed.
- Add mashed garlic to a jar or dressing shaker bottle. Pour in ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, and ground chipotle chile pepper and shake until creamy and emulsified. Refrigerate, shaking well before each use.
To serve:
- Plate out baby kale, tomatoes, corn, onion, carrots, and crumbled queso fresco. Top with chipotle garlic vinaigrette, tortilla strips, and a shake or two of ground chipotle chile pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.1g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 14.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
