This Cornbread Salad is a delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors, combining the heartiness of traditional cornbread with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill Tim 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 329kcal
Author Jocelyn Delk Adams
Ingredients
For the Salad
1Jiffy cornbread panmade according to instructions, cooled and cubed
8bacon slicescooked, drained and chopped
1corn in a canrinsed and drained
1pinto beans canrinsed and drained
1cupchopped yellow onion
2/3cupchopped red bell pepper
1pintcherry tomatoes halved
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1/4cupchopped green onion
For the Dressing
1/3cupmayonnaise
2/3cupsour cream
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/3cupbuttermilk
1/2tspworcestershire sauce
1tbspfresh chivesfinely chopped
2tspfresh flat leaf parsleyfinely chopped
saltto taste
black pepperto taste
Instructions
For the Dressing
Blend together mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder in a medium-sized bowl. Gradually stir in buttermilk and Worcestershire sauce for a smooth consistency.
Mix in chives, parsley, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
Prepare this dressing in advance, up to a day before serving.
For the Salad
Spread half of the dressing at the base of a large bowl. Layer half of the salad ingredients, excluding green onions, over the dressing and mix well.
Add the remaining dressing and salad ingredients on top, tossing them lightly. Refrigerate the salad, covered, for 2 hours.
Before serving, transfer to a serving dish, top with green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
How to store & reheat Cornbread Salad
How to store cornbread salad: Store made ahead cornbread salad or leftover salad in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to three days. How to freeze cornbread salad: Freezing isn’t recommended as the dish's texture can be changed by the freezing and thawing process.