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Cowboy Salad

Delicious Cowboy Salad: Quick, Colorful, and Customizable

This Cowboy Salad is a vibrant and customizable dish perfect for quick meals, bursting with fresh ingredients and flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce to taste
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn. Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the red bell pepper, finely dice the red onion, and slice the avocado. Chop the fresh cilantro.
  2. Combine BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a large bowl, add the beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, avocado, and cilantro. Gently mix to combine.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra cilantro or avocado slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for 10 minutes before serving. Prepare veggies and dressing a day ahead for convenience.

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