
Best Dressing. You will go crazy over the dressing! It’s irresistibly creamy, tangy, punchy and makes everything better.EVERYONE loves this Mexican Salad! It’s a favorite dish for potlucks, pool parties, picnics and HOME! You can add chicken, carne asada or any other protein to make it a complete meal, or leave it as for the most satisfying side salad of your life. You can add more or less of your favorite veggies or swap in your favorite veggies or whatever you have on hand. In addition, this Mexican Salad boasts salty, crunchy tortilla strips for a symphony of textures in every bite. Every salad needs a nut or seed (pepitas), crunchy veggies (LOTS of them) and cheese (Pepper Jack). Texture heaven. I learned a long time ago that the best salads have TONS of texture.You can assemble the Mexican Salad and make the dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator so it’s all ready for lunch, dinner or potlucks without the last-minute hustle. This Mexican Salad can be made super quickly with store-bought tortilla strips/chips and store-bought roasted salted pepitas and you can skip grilling the corn – just slice it directly off of the cob OR you have the option to make these items yourself – up to you! It’s loaded with a bright rainbow of textures and veggies with the lettuce more of an afterthought, AKA my kind of salad that will actually have you craving salad! More reasons you’ll love this Mexican Salad recipe: This Mexican Salad recipe is hearty, savory, fresh, creamy, flavorful, healthy and irresistibly crunchy AKA deeply satisfying. I am always on the hunt for fresh side salads like Greek Orzo Pasta Salad, Broccoli Salad, Green Bean Salad, Grape Salad, Corn Salad, and Cucumber Tomato Salad and now I’m excited to introduce you to this Mexican Salad recipe! Use as a filling in a low Point tortilla wrap.PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER MEXICAN SALAD RECIPE.Make a big bowl of this salad for a pot luck or BBQ to ensure that you have a low point option that you can fill up on.Serve with a grilled chicken breast for a protein packed, low Point Weight Watchers dinner.I will often eat a bowl of this salad, on its own, as a filling and tasty lunch.Chicken, White Bean and Bacon Casserole.
RECIPE MEXICAN BEAN SALAD FULL
If you like your beans, you may be interested in some of these Weight Watchers friendly recipes that are packed full of these protein rich ingredient.
RECIPE MEXICAN BEAN SALAD FREE
They are fat free and are a excellent source of fibre, If you are unable to find a can of cannellini beans, try haricot or navy beans instead. They have a slightly nutty flavour and a silky texture.

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All the lovely spicy flavours from the dressing have time to soak into the beans! Yum! Infact, it may even taste a little bit better the day after making. It saved me from myself and stopped me from cramming my plate full of high point meats and side dishes.Īnother benefit of this recipe, is that it can be made the day before.

Taking along a WW friendly dish like this meant that I had something that I knew was low in points that I could fill up on. Nobody guessed that it was a WW recipe and they all dug into it, many going back for second helpings and one or two for thirds! I made this dish a couple of times over the summer to take along to BBQ's that I had been invited to. It's tasty, easy to make and will keep you full and satisfied for hours after eating it. This protein packed salad is crammed full of beans & veggies and covered in a tasty Mexican spiced dressing. It really is a perfect Weight Watchers salad recipe. It makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken and meat cooked on the BBQ. I love this salad, it's fresh, tasty and so easy to make. To find out how many Personal Points this recipe will be for you & to track it in the WW App, click on the blue button in recipe card below! This filling & tasty Mexican Bean Salad is simple to make and is just 2 Smart Points per serving on Weight Watchers Freestyle plan, myWW Blue plan & myWW Purple plan.
