Start by draining and rinsing one can of black beans and measuring out one cup of corn. Halve about a cup of cherry tomatoes, and chop one red bell pepper, one red onion, and one ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces. Finally, finely chop a handful of fresh cilantro.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup of BBQ sauce with ¼ cup of ranch dressing or Greek yogurt, adding the juice of one lime for a zesty kick. Season this mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then whisk it together until smooth and well-blended.

In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado. Gently fold the mixture together, taking care to preserve the avocado's tender texture.

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture, and gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating.

Serve your Cowboy Salad immediately after dressing, and garnish with additional cilantro or slices of avocado.