Print

Cowboy Salad Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 93 reviews

This Cowboy Salad is a vibrant, hearty, and flavorful dish packed with fresh and robust ingredients like black beans, corn, avocado, and crispy bacon. It combines a zesty BBQ-mayo dressing with a variety of fresh vegetables and cheese, making it perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or casual dinners. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe serves 8 and brings a perfect balance of textures and tastes that is sure to delight any crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 Head Lettuce (Romaine, chopped)
  • 15 oz Black Beans (drained)
  • 15 oz Black Eyed Peas (drained)
  • 1 Cup Corn (frozen, 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

  1. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, smokey sweet BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, drained black beans, black-eyed peas, thawed and drained corn, cooked and chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, chopped red bell pepper, minced jalapeno, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix all the components evenly.
  3. Dress the Salad: Add the prepared dressing to the salad a little at a time, tossing gently after each addition, until you reach your preferred level of dressing coverage. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with vegetarian bacon alternatives.
  • Make sure to drain the beans and peas well to avoid a watery salad.
  • If preferred, substitute mayonnaise with a lighter Greek yogurt for a healthier dressing option.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeno according to your spice tolerance.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated.

Keywords: Cowboy Salad, BBQ salad, no-cook salad, bacon salad, fresh vegetable salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe

Find it online: https://bitesizedbenny.com/cowboy-salad-recipe/