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Savory Cowboy Salad Delight

Savory Cowboy Salad Delight: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fun!

This Savory Cowboy Salad Delight is a nutritious meal, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends with customizable options.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • colander
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and rinsing the black beans in a colander until the liquid runs clear. Next, chop the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together approximately 1/4 cup each of BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, along with the juice of one lime. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, diced red onion, creamy avocado, and cilantro.
  4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss everything gently with a large spoon or spatula.
  5. Spoon the fresh salad into individual serving bowls, garnishing with extra cilantro or avocado slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after dressing to enhance flavors. Serve fresh for the best taste.

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