Description
Cowboy Salad is the ultimate fresh and hearty dish, perfect for any gathering or casual meal. This vibrant salad combines crisp greens with an array of colorful vegetables, savory bacon, and a zesty BBQ ranch dressing, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 15 oz black beans (drained)
- 15 oz black-eyed peas (drained)
- 1 cup corn (thawed and drained)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce with black beans, black-eyed peas, thawed corn, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add chopped avocado, diced red onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced jalapeño to the bowl.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces and add to the salad mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg