Southwest Cobb Kale Salad

Dressing:

small clove garlic

salt

extra-virgin olive oil

lime juice

agave syrup or pure maple syrup, dark or amber

cumin

ground chipotle chili powder or ¼ teaspoon cayenne

Salad:

small bunch lacinato kale, cleaned and finely chopped into bite-sized pieces

black beans, thawed

diced peeled jicama

frozen corn kernels, thawed

shredded peeled carrots

hard boiled eggs, cut into wedges

slices cooked crispy Bacon (optional)

crumbled Queso Fresco (or substitute feta if unavailable)

chopped cilantro