Description
Cowboy Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Adjust the ingredients based on your personal preferences or seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg