Description
Southwest BBQ Summer Salad is a vibrant and refreshing mix of fresh veggies, smoky BBQ flavors, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for warm days, it combines grilled corn, black beans, avocado, and crisp greens with a tangy, slightly spicy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels (fresh or frozen, grilled)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, grilled corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, shredded cheddar, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use vegan cheese or omit cheese for a vegan version.
- Substitute BBQ sauce with a smoky chipotle dressing for more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for grilling corn)
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Assembly, Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg