WW Crispy Corn Salad

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The WW Crispy Corn Salad is a tasty and comforting dish. This recipe contains seven grams of protein and 180 calories per serving. Takes twenty-three minutes to prepare this salad. We made this recipe with corn kernels, olive oil, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Pair this recipe with lemon herb chicken, grilled shrimp, chicken tacos, baked white fish, chili lime chicken, turkey tacos, or black bean burgers. Include this WW Crispy Corn Salad in the container and store for three days.

STATS:

  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Cooking time: 8 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 23 minutes
  • Course: Salad
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • Quarter tsp ground cumin
  • 3 cups corn kernels
  • Half cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Quarter cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • Quarter tsp garlic powder
  • Half tsp chili powder
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • Quarter cup diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CORN KERNELS:

  • We use them as the main ingredient to give a natural sweet taste to the salad. It provides a satisfying texture and better taste in the salad. You may use grilled corn cut from the cob as per your preference.

OLIVE OIL:

  • It makes the corn brown without making the salad greasy. Olive oil adds mild richness to the dish. Avocado oil is good to use as a replacement.

RED BELL PEPPER:

  • This ingredient gives bright color and a natural sweet taste in the salad. It makes the salad more colorful and attractive. You may use orange bell pepper as a substitute.

LIGHT MAYONNAISE:

  • It makes the dressing creamy and keeps the salad light. Mayonnaise coats the vegetables evenly with the dressing. You may use extra Greek yogurt as an alternative.

PLAIN NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • This yogurt adds creaminess and a little tangy taste to the dish. It makes the dressing smooth without adding a large amount of mayonnaise. You may use plain low-fat yogurt as another option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, drain the corn and dry it completely.
  2. Warm the large skillet on medium-high heat, then cook the olive oil and corn for 8 minutes.
  3. Turn off the flame and cool the corn for several minutes.
  4. In the large bowl, add cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, and red onin.
  5. Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper in the small bowl.
  6. Add the cooled corn to the vegetables and pour dressing over the salad.
  7. Gently toss the salad and chill it for 20 minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

GRILLED CHICKEN:

  • Lemon Herb Chicken
  • Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Chili Lime Chicken

SEAFOOD:

  • Grilled Salmon
  • Garlic Shrimp
  • Baked White Fish
  • Mexican-Inspired Meals

CHICKEN TACOS:

  • Turkey Tacos
  • Chicken Fajitas
  • Black Bean Tacos

LUNCHES:

  • Grilled Chicken Wrap
  • Turkey Lettuce Wraps
  • Vegetable Quesadilla

VEGETARIAN:

  • Black Bean Burgers
  • Grilled Vegetable Skewers
  • Bean and Vegetable Tacos

TIPS:

  • Avoid crowding the skillet too much to cook the corn better and get better results.
  • Cool the corn well, then mix it with the cucumber to keep it fresh.
  • Adjust the seasoning in the salad as per your preference.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include the salad in a container and store it for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing this salad is not recommended.

FAQs:

Is frozen corn good to include in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add frozen corn after thawing it and completely drying it, then cook it.

How to make the corn extra crispy?

  • You may use a hot skillet or brown the corn properly to include extra crispiness in the salad.

Does this salad contain spice?

  • No, this salad is mildly warm, and you can adjust by including or removing chili powder.

How can I make this dish gluten-free?

  • This salad is already gluten-free because there is no gluten in any ingredient.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 180 kcal

Net carbs: 25 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 29 g

Vitamin A: 1,950 IU

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 55 mg

Protein: 7 g

Sodium: 310 mg

Potassium: 390 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points