Cowboy Salad

Submitted by Molly53

"Similar to the more familiar Cowboy Caviar, this salad makes a super addition to a summertime meal or addition to a pot luck. If you want to lighten up the dressing a bit and stick with an Italian vinaigrette or lemon and olive oil version, you can do that, but the combined flavor of the BBQ sauce, mustard and Worcestershire really complements the ingredients; the lime gives it some freshness and the mayo makes it nice and creamy…we think this dressing makes the whole dish extra tasty."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 Salad
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• Salad

• 1 -2 romaine lettuce hearts, cut into strips
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado, diced, sprinkled with lime juice
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced
• 1⁄2 red onion, diced
• 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

• Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1⁄4 cup spicy brown mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (or vegetarian version)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lime juice together until smooth, then set aside.
2. Place romaine strips in a large bowl, then top with corn, beans, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion and cilantro.
3. Pour on dressing and toss together to combine.
4. Cover and let rest 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator before serving, giving flavors a chance to build.