Begin by draining and rinsing 1 can of black beans and 1 cup of corn in a colander, allowing them to dry while you work. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, chop 1 red bell pepper, and finely dice half a red onion. Cut and cube 1 ripe avocado, and finely chop about ¼ cup of fresh cilantro. Arrange these colorful chopped ingredients on a clean cutting board for easy access.

In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of BBQ sauce, ¼ cup of ranch dressing, and the juice of 1 lime to create a zesty dressing. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to your liking, ensuring a balanced flavor.

In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the black beans, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, diced onion, avocado, and cilantro.

Carefully pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture, using a spatula to ensure even coverage without mashing the avocado. Gently toss the ingredients together.

Spoon the Cowboy Salad into a serving bowl or onto individual plates, garnishing with additional cilantro or avocado slices.