Fiesta Corn Cucumber Salad

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Weight Watchers Fiesta Corn Cucumber Salad is a cool and low-calorie salad. You can prepare this vibrant and healthy salad with ranch dressing, cucumbers, and canned fiesta corn. These ingredients support a well-rounded diet by offering vital vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. The ingredients are carefully selected according to Weight Watchers requirements, ensuring a healthy and balanced option. You can have it for a light lunch or as a side dish. This Weight Watchers Fiesta Corn Cucumber Salad is nutrient-rich. The amount of carbs is high in corn, while cucumbers are low in calories, making them an ideal choice for Weight Watchers members.

Let’s prepare the creamy, tangy, and delicious salad with the directions (described below).

STATS

  • Course: Side dish
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Preparation Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: Zero minutes
  • Method: Raw

EQUIPMENT

  • Tin opener
  • One knife
  • One glass bowl
  • Spoon
  • Serving covered bowls

INGREDIENTS

  • Well-drained fiesta corn one can
  • Large-sized cucumbers
  • Grated carrots 1/4 cup
  • Half a cup of low-fat ranch dressing
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Crushed black pepper, add to flavor

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. We will remove the can lid by using a tin opener.
  2. Then, remove the additional liquid amount of the fiesta corn.
  3. Next, wash the cucumber with water.
  4. Then, divide the cucumber into slices with a knife.
  5. Now, cut the carrot into small slices.
  6. After that, add drained fiesta corn to a normal glass bowl.
  7. Next, add carrot and cucumber slices to the bowl.
  8. Then, add crushed black pepper, low-fat ranch dressing, and salt over the salad items.
  9. With a spoon, mix all items until ranch dressing is incorporated into the sliced veggies.
  10. The yummy Weight Watchers Fiesta Corn Cucumber Salad is ready.
  11. Serve instantly or cover the bowl with its cap and refrigerate it for later consumption.

UNIQUE SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the colorful and bright salad with lean grilled proteins.
  • Enjoy the salad with a whole-wheat bun or lean turkey burger.
  • Utilize this salad as a topping for the tacos or fajitas.
  • Pork tenderloin or grilled chicken skewers pair well with this salad.
  • Pair it with cilantro lime rice or baked salmon.

TIPS

  • Use fresh cucumber and corn to create a yummy and tempting salad.
  • Remove the cucumber seeds before preparing the dressing.
  • We will add a teaspoon of ranch dressing to the salad.
  • After tasting, we will adjust or incorporate more dressing.
  • Try this salad dressing with different spices and herbs.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We can store the remaining Fiesta corn salad in an airtight vessel and refrigerate it for 3 to 5 days.

Freezer:

  • You can’t freeze this salad. Because the vibrant color and texture of fresh veggies will be altered after freezing. Veggies will also lose their crispy texture.

FAQs

Can we use fresh corn instead of canned or frozen corn?

  • Yes, you can use fresh corn that has been roasted, boiled, or grilled. This improves the flavor of the salad.

Which kind of salad dressing is usually used to prepare this salad recipe?

  • Lime vinaigrette made with white wine vinegar, olive oil, or lime juice and seasonings like chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper are common dressing items. Plain Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise can be used to add creaminess.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Serving size 1 salad bowl
Total servings 4
Total Calories 199 kcal
Carbohydrates 14 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 16 g
Sugar 4 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Iron 1 mg

Each serving of the fiesta corn salad has one (1) Weight Watchers point.