Best 7 Kale Fiesta Salad Recipes

KALE FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Blend juice of half of 1 lemon, 1/2 of the basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Place chicken thighs in a nonstick baking pan.
• Bake naked chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and pour blended mixture over chicken.
• Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes. Shred chicken using 2 forks. Set aside.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add remaining lemon juice and basil, vinegar, and honey. Heat dressing thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
• Mix chicken, kale, cucumber, tomato, carrot, corn, black beans, and olives together in a bowl.
• Pour warm dressing onto salad; massage and toss until well coated.

KALE AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Massage kale with salt in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Pour vinegar over the kale and toss to coat. Fold apple, feta cheese, currants, and pine nuts into the kale.

KALE AND FARRO SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cover farro with 3 inches of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until grains are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
• Transfer farro to a large bowl and add kale, onion, sliced mint, lemon zest and juice, and oil. Toss until farro is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with feta. Let stand 30 minutes before serving, topped with small mint leaves. Salad can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 days.

FETA FIESTA KALE SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
• To prepare the kale: Use a chef's knife to slice out the thick ribs, then discard the ribs and chop the leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer the kale to a big salad bowl. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the kale and massage the leaves with your hands by lightly scrunching big handfuls at a time, until the leaves are darker in color and fragrant.
• Drizzle salad dressing over the kale (you might not need all of the dressing) and toss well so the kale is lightly coated with dressing. Add the drained black beans, feta, avocado and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
• Toast the pepitas in a skillet over medium-low heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until they smell fragrant and start making little popping noises. Transfer the pepitas to the salad bowl. Toss the salad to combine.
• To make the crispy tortilla strips: Stack the corn tortillas and slice them into thin little strips, about 2 inches long. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the tortilla slices, sprinkle them with salt and stir. Cook until the strips are crispy and turning golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove tortilla strips from skillet and drain on a plate covered with a piece of paper towel. Top the salad with crispy tortilla strips and serve.

KALE AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, watching carefully, stirring until light brown, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the kale, feta and onions in a large bowl. Toss with the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Scatter the pumpkin seeds over the top and serve.

CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or no longer pink., On two plates, arrange the salad greens, black beans, onion and tomato. Top with chicken and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, salsa and ranch dressing.

KALE AND FRISEE SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high. When oil shimmers, add capers. Cook, stirring a few times, until they swell and darken slightly, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add hazelnuts and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture (with oil) to a small bowl. Let cool completely, then stir in celery.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. Gradually whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil to make the dressing; season with salt and pepper. Add frisée and kale, tossing to evenly coat; let stand at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour. Top with caper mixture before serving.