Description
A colorful and fresh salad packed with nutrients, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn (fresh corn is a great alternative in summer)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 1 medium Avocado (chopped)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce (adjust according to taste)
- 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 1 medium Lime Juice (juice of one)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Add the cheddar cheese and cilantro to the bowl.
- Mix together the BBQ sauce, ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss everything gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting the corn before adding it to the salad. You can substitute the black beans with kidney beans or any legume of your choice for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg