Weight Watchers Tex-Mex Chicken Salad Recipe with corn, black beans, scallions, bell peppers, cilantro, and boneless, skinless chicken breast.
A super quick, and easy meal! Delicious Mexican flavors!
This is a quick and healthy, low calorie lunch or dinner with 267 calories, 2 WW Freestyle Points, and 7 Smart Points.
The perfect, make ahead recipe!
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Tips and Tricks
Preparing Vegetables
Chop the bell peppers and scallions into uniform pieces to ensure an even mix. Draining the corn and rinsing the black beans well helps reduce excess liquid and sodium.
Mixing Dressing
Whisk the lime juice and corn oil together in a small bowl before adding it to the vegetable mixture. This helps ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Tossing Ingredients
When adding the taco seasoning, cilantro, and chicken, toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the seasoning and dressing.
Adding Chicken
For best results, use cooked chicken that is still warm. This helps it absorb the flavors of the seasoning and dressing better. Grilling the chicken adds a nice smoky flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this dish as a standalone salad or as a filling for tacos or burritos. It also pairs well with tortilla chips for a hearty dip.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. The flavors will continue to meld, making it even tastier the next day.
Customizing the Recipe
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like diced avocado, tomatoes, or a handful of shredded cheese. A dash of hot sauce can add a nice kick.
Freshness Tip
If preparing in advance, keep the cilantro and sour cream separate and add just before serving to maintain their freshness and texture.
Serving Size
This recipe makes a great meal prep option. Divide into individual servings and top with sour cream just before eating for a quick and healthy lunch.
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Weight Watchers Tex-Mex Chicken Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ medium red bell pepper chopped
- ½ medium green bell pepper chopped
- 2 medium scallions chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp corn oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 8 ozs boneless skinless chicken breast cooked and chopped
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 tbsp sour cream – reduced-fat
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add red sweet pepper, green bell pepper, scallions, corn, and black beans. Mix well.
- Add lime juice and oil to bean mixture; toss to coat
- Mix in (toss) taco seasoning, cilantro, and chicken.
- Top each serving with sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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This is really good, and easy to make. It’s been my go to snack since I first made it.
So glad you liked it!