Southwestern Corn Salad

I’ve been packing salads to take to work every day for a while now.  I usually make one salad a week and enjoy it as part of my afternoon snacks.

While I adore the Mustardy Cole Slaw and Broccoli Cranberry Salad, I also like to add new salads to my repertoire, and this one certainly fit what I was looking for and gave me some variety to work with!

My sister-in-law Beth makes this salad regularly, and recommended it as one to try.  It’s from our favorite Weight Watchers 5 Minute 15 Minute Recipe books, and whips up really quickly.

While I enjoyed it as a salad, I think it would also be fantastic as a garnish for grilled chicken.  I’m definitely going to have to try that.  As listed below, it has a very pico de gallo flavor, in the best possible way.  A ½ cup of this tasty salad is perfect for an afternoon snack!

Weight Watchers Southwestern Corn Salad

By Weight Watchers

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

½ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1 1/4 cup fresh corn, cooked

1 roma tomato, diced

1 ½ cup chopped bell peppers, yellow, red, and green

1/3 cup sliced scallion

1 diced peeled avocado

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Combine first 5 ingredients in a larger bowl, stirring with a whisk.

2.  Add bell peppers and remaining ingredients.  Toss gently to combine.

Per 1/2 cup serving:

CAL 87; CARB 7g; FAT 6g; SAT FAT 1g; PROT 2g; FIB 2g; SUG 2g; WW Points+: 2; WW Smart Points: 3