Chicken Jalapeno Bratwurst Kale Salad with Spicy Chipotle Dressing

IMG_7270Prep Time: 15 min
Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:

  • 2 cups baby kale leaves
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 avacado, chopped
  • 1/2 can black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 limes
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Flocchini Chicken jalapeno Bratwurst, grilled or cooked in pan
  • Tortillas strips (optional)

DRESSING:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • vest of one lime
  • 3 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced chipotle en adobo (smoked jalapeno peppers)

PREPARATION:

  1. In a bowl, mix chili powder and corn kernels, add salt and pepper
  2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients
  3. Slice bratwurst on the bias
  4. Assemble salad:
  5. Baby kale leaves
  6. Top with corn mixture, cherry tomatoes, avacado, black beans
  7. Add bratwurst
  8. Top with tortilla strips and cilantro
  9. Pour dressing over the salad