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Savory Cowboy Salad

Savory Cowboy Salad: A Colorful Burst of Fresh Flavors

A Savory Cowboy Salad packed with fresh flavors and colors, this dish is nourishing and customizable for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 piece Avocado Peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded or cubed
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing Or Greek yogurt as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Or lemon juice as substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by draining and rinsing your black beans and draining the corn. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the red bell pepper and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Peel, pit, and cube the avocado, then finely chop the fresh cilantro. Gather all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
    Savory Cowboy Salad
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and lime juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and whisk until smooth and creamy.
    Savory Cowboy Salad
  3. In the large bowl with the prepped ingredients, gently mix together the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, avocado, and cilantro, being careful to keep the avocado intact.
    Savory Cowboy Salad
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together, coating all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
    Savory Cowboy Salad
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate individual portions. Garnish with chopped cilantro or additional avocado slices and enjoy!
    Savory Cowboy Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid reheating the salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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