Begin by draining and rinsing one can of black beans and draining a cup of sweet corn. Halve a cup of cherry tomatoes, chop a red bell pepper, and finely dice half a red onion. Slice a ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces and finely chop a handful of fresh cilantro. Arrange all these colorful ingredients on your cutting board, ensuring everything is ready for mixing.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine a quarter cup of BBQ sauce, a quarter cup of ranch dressing, and the juice of one lime. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, and whisk until smooth and well-blended.

In a large salad bowl, carefully mix the prepared black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, avocado, and cilantro, using a gentle folding motion.

Pour the blended dressing over the salad mixture in the bowl and gently toss until everything is uniformly coated.

Transfer the Cowboy Salad to a serving bowl or divide it into individual portions. Garnish with extra cilantro or avocado slices and serve immediately.