Description
Cowboy Salad is a vibrant and hearty dish that brings together fresh ingredients for a delightful experience. Perfect for any occasion—be it casual picnics, festive gatherings, or simple family dinners—this salad combines crisp greens, sweet corn, savory bacon, and a zesty BBQ ranch dressing. The colorful medley not only pleases the eyes but also creates an explosion of flavors with every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s easy to customize based on your preferences or seasonal ingredients. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, Cowboy Salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Head Lettuce (Romaine, chopped)
- 1 Cup Corn (frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2 Cups Tomatoes (Cherry, cut in half)
- 1 Avocado (Chopped)
- 1 Bell Pepper (Red, chopped)
- 1 Jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 1/2 Onion (red, diced)
- 1 Handful Cilantro (chopped)
- 15 oz Beans (black, drained)
- 15 oz Peas (Black Eyed, drained)
- 6 Slices Bacon (Cooked and chopped)
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Smokey Sweet BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
Instructions
- Wash and chop the lettuce and vegetables.
- Cook bacon until crispy; chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, corn, beans, tomatoes, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg