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BBQ Ranch Black Bean Salad

A bold and flavorful salad combining black beans, fresh veggies, and a smoky BBQ ranch dressing. Quick, refreshing, and protein-packed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
BBQ Ranch Dressing
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime juiced
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Whisk together ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
  3. Pour BBQ ranch dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Add lime juice and cilantro and mix again.
  5. Gently fold in diced avocado.
  6. Serve chilled or immediately.

Notes

Add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.