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Cowboy Salad

Cowboy Salad: A Colorful, Quick Feast for Any Evening

Enjoy a vibrant Cowboy Salad loaded with fresh veggies and flavors that’s ready in no time, perfect for busy evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 whole red bell pepper chopped
  • 0.5 whole red onion finely sliced
  • 1 whole avocado diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce adjust based on preference
  • 0.25 cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt
  • 1 whole lime juiced
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions for Cowboy Salad
  1. Begin by preparing your vegetables and beans. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn. Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the red bell pepper, finely slice the red onion, dice the avocado, and chop the cilantro.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Gently fold together.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro or avocado slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Freshness matters; use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping components separate to maintain quality.

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