Description
A vibrant Cowboy Salad that requires no cooking, combines fresh ingredients, and is perfect for light meals or as a side for barbecued meats.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn
- 15.25 oz. black beans
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ bunch cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeños
- 1 avocado (diced)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, BBQ sauce, and lime juice until well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- Clean and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños, and add them to the bowl with the lettuce. Gently stir to combine.
- Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving, along with the dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
Notes
For ideal freshness, add the avocado right before serving. The salad can be made in advance but is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 16mg