Cornbread Salad I
Layered with Southern charm and mouthwatering flavors, "Cornbread Salad I" is the ultimate fusion of comfort food and fresh ingredients. This vibrant trifle-style salad starts with a base of crumbly homemade cornbread and builds into a medley of crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and diced bell peppers. A creamy dressing featuring mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch mix ties it all together, while shredded cheddar cheese adds a tangy kick. Perfectly served in a glass dish to showcase its colorful layers, this show-stopping recipe is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes and packed with bold textures and flavors, this chilled cornbread salad will become a new crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cornbread
- 1 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Prepare cornbread according to your favorite recipe or package instructions. Allow it to cool completely, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces (roughly 8 cups).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well blended. Set aside.
In a trifle dish or a large, clear serving bowl, begin layering the salad. Start with half of the crumbled cornbread as the base layer.
Add half of the crumbled bacon, followed by half of the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Spread half of the dressing mixture evenly over the top of the cheese layer.
Repeat the layers with the remaining cornbread, bacon, vegetables, cheese, and dressing.
If desired, garnish the top of the salad with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled, and enjoy as a flavorful and hearty side dish or main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 819 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
