Description
A fresh and hearty Cowboy Salad packed with crunchy romaine, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a filling side dish with a flavorful Southwestern twist.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 Head Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 15 oz Black Beans, drained
- 15 oz Black-Eyed Peas, drained
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn, thawed and drained
- 6 Slices Bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 Avocado, chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 Jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/2 Red Onion, diced
- 1 Handful Cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Smokey Sweet BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, smokey sweet BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, drained black beans, black-eyed peas, thawed corn, cooked and chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, red bell pepper, minced jalapeno, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix all ingredients.
- Add Dressing and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad to taste and toss lightly to coat evenly. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or steak strips.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno depending on your preferred spice level.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing alternative.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Southwestern
Keywords: Cowboy Salad, Southwestern Salad, BBQ Salad, Bean Salad, Quick Salad Recipe, Healthy Salad, Bacon Salad
