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Cowboy Salad

Colorful Cowboy Salad: Quick, Healthy, and Delicious!

This Cowboy Salad is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish packed with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn sweet, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce smoky sweetness
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium lime juice freshly squeezed
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dice all the fresh vegetables for the salad.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro on top before serving.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a side dish to grilled meats. Best eaten fresh.

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