Tex-Mex Bean Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing

Here’s a recipe I found from Weight Watchers a few years back.  We so often think that Weight Watchers food has no flavor or that you have to be trying to lose weight to eat it but this recipe is packed with taste (of course, as with anything, it’s all about moderation).  I love the combination of beans, corn and avocado.  I’m not a big fan of cilantro (I’m in that percentage of the population that says it tastes like soap) so I leave it out.  Haven’t made this in a while but I will be soon.

1/3 cup fat-free salsa (medium or spicy)

3 tbsp reduced-fat sour cream

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

 2 cans of black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup corn (I microwave frozen kernels but you can use fresh or canned)

1 avocado, diced

½ cup diced red onion

½ cup fresh cilantro (or less to taste)

In a large bowl, stir together salsa, sour cream and vinegar until blended.  Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, onions, avocado and cilantro and toss gently. 

You can serve this with lettuce and tortilla chips and sprinkle it with some pepper jack cheese or just serve it as is.  It goes great with chicken or a burger from the grill!