Bored with your regular salads? Mix things up in the kitchen with this easy southwest kale salad. It’s packed with healthy vitamins to give you an energy boost and this simple kale salad is bursting with flavor.
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Easy Southwest Kale Salad
I almost couldn’t believe waking up today that it was September! September brings much newness in my life, as B turns 7 this month and starts 2nd grade. I’m so excited for apple and pumpkin everything, and leggings and boots! But for now, I’m super excited to share my summertime favorite: Easy Southwest Kale Salad!
As for the blog, you will see some tweaking here as well – all for the better! Today, I’m kicking things off with launching my new “healthy life” category that will include simple, healthy recipe posts, my fitness journey, and many products that will help make your life even healthier. If you followed along this summer, you read how I was in a bit of a “fitness funk,” which has made me realize how important being healthy is to me. So, I’m overjoyed to share my insights with you all! I also joined a recipe sharing community called Yummly, where you will find my recipes shared, too!
This southwest kale salad will get you excited for lunch again
I’m so excited about all the fun changes, and everything that’s in store! And you know what else makes me excited? Lunch time whenever I know this salad is waiting for me! It has been a favorite of mine for a while and highly recommended as a super healthy way to spice up your regular salad routine (I know that I get bored when I eat the same salad every day!). I usually make this southwest kale salad the day after I make corn on the cob for dinner and throw an extra piece in the pot – so easy!
- 1 bag baby kale mix
- 1 corn on the cob (cooked)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 red onion
- Tomatoes
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 Avocado
- Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl except for kale and avocado.
- Let sit in refrigerator to marinate together
- When you are ready to eat, simply spoon the mixture on top of your kale and slice some fresh avocado on top!
Why a simple kale salad is a great option
Eating a simple kale salad a few times a week has so many amazing health benefits for your body. First, kale has zero fat, is low in calories and is filled with fiber – so you stay fuller, longer. It helps with digestions and is overall something that I call a superfood for all those amazing benefits! I also love how all the flavors come together and there is no need to add additional salad dressing on top.
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The added bonus with this super Easy Southwest Kale Salad recipe is that it basically makes its own dressing, so there is no need to add anything extra. Since I’m the only one in my house (currently!) that will eat anything this healthy, it’s enough for 4 lunch servings, all for me! I hope that you enjoy this as much as I do and follow along because I’ve got many more favorites to share! What is your favorite simple kale salad?
Fashionably Yours,
Allison
I can see why you’d really look forward to this yumminess. I sure would too. I happen to have kale around and it’s lunchtime, so I may go see if I can duplicate this!
This salad looks delicious! I am going to try it out when we go to the grocery.
Yay!! Zip recipes. This looks totally yummy. Thanks for sharing. xo~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
My husband would love this. He adores kale. I’m going to have to get all of the ingredients so I can make it for him. Thanks
I love kale, but have never had it in a salad before. I am going to try your salad idea.
That’s my kind of salad. I am partial to southwest flavors & love all kinds of yummy toppings.
I love kale salads! I love the idea of making it southwest style!