Ingredients
- Salad Base:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained (0 points on most WW plans)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced (optional, can be omitted or reduced for lower points)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish
- Optional: Crushed tortilla chips or strips for crunch (use a WW-friendly brand to keep points low)
- Dressing:
- ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (0 points)
- ¼ cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought, 0 points)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and shredded cheese. If using avocado, gently fold it into the mixture.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything gently until the salad is well coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve:
- Garnish with lime wedges for a tangy finish. If desired, top with crushed tortilla chips for an added crunch (optional and adds points). Serve immediately.
Points (per serving, assuming 4 servings)
- Black beans (1 can): 0 points
- Corn (1 cup): 2 points (if using frozen or fresh, canned may vary)
- Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion: 0 points
- Reduced-fat cheddar cheese (½ cup): 4-5 points
- Avocado (1 medium, optional): 8 points (you can use half or skip to lower points)
- Non-fat Greek yogurt (½ cup): 0 points
- Salsa: 0 points
- Taco seasoning: 0 points
- Lime juice: 0 points
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Total Estimated Points:
- Without avocado: ~1-2 points per serving
- With avocado: ~3-4 points per serving (depending on how much is used)
For a lower-point option, you can omit the cheese or avocado entirely, or use smaller amounts. Adding some WW-friendly tortilla chips or strips as a topping will add a few points but keep the crunch!
Enjoy this refreshing, satisfying taco salad as a light meal or side dish!
