Description
Cowboy Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and savory turkey bacon, all dressed in a zesty BBQ ranch sauce. This colorful salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it also offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that are sure to please any crowd. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a satisfying lunch option, Cowboy Salad is versatile enough to be served as a main course or side dish. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a meal that suits your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Head Lettuce (Romaine, chopped)
- 15 oz Beans (black, drained)
- 15 oz Peas (Black Eyed, drained)
- 1 Cup Corn (frozen, thawed and drained)
- 6 Slices Turkey Bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 2 Cups Tomatoes (Cherry, cut in half)
- 1 Cup Cheese (Cheddar, shredded)
- 1 Avocado (chopped)
- 1 Bell Pepper (Red, chopped)
- 1 Jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 1/2 Onion (red, diced)
- 1 Handful Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Smokey Sweet BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce with black beans and black-eyed peas.
- Add corn, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve on a platter garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg