This hearty salad is a flavor-packed meal in itself! Combining crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, sharp cheese, and a tangy, smoky dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Rest time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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1-2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped into strips
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1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
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1 (15.25 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 large avocado, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
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½ medium red onion, diced
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⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon lime juice (for sprinkling on avocado)
For the Dressing:
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1 cup mayonnaise
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½ cup your favorite barbecue sauce
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¼ cup spicy brown mustard
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions:
This hearty salad is a flavor-packed meal in itself! Combining crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, sharp cheese, and a tangy, smoky dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Rest time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salad:
-
1-2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped into strips
-
1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
-
1 (15.25 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
-
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
-
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
-
1 large avocado, diced
-
1 red bell pepper, diced
-
1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
-
½ medium red onion, diced
-
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
-
1 tablespoon lime juice (for sprinkling on avocado)
For the Dressing:
-
1 cup mayonnaise
-
½ cup your favorite barbecue sauce
-
¼ cup spicy brown mustard
-
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
-
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
