Cornbread Salad

Transform your summer gatherings or potluck table with this vibrant and hearty Cornbread Salad, a delightful twist on traditional layered salads. Featuring crumbled cornbread as the base, this recipe brings together crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, juicy corn, and savory bacon, all topped with a tangy homemade ranch dressing. Layers of shredded cheddar cheese add the perfect creamy richness, making every bite irresistibly flavorful. Prepared in just 20 minutes with a stunning presentation in a clear glass bowl, this Southern-inspired salad is perfect as a side dish or light main course, served chilled for maximum refreshment. Whether for picnics or family dinners, this Cornbread Salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 8 slices (cooked and crumbled) Bacon
• 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 (diced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup (sliced) Green onions
• 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
• 1 (diced) Cucumber
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch dressing mix
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your favorite cornbread recipe or use a mix to bake an 8-inch square pan of cornbread. Allow it to cool completely, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well mixed. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large clear glass bowl (to showcase the layers), begin assembling the salad. Start with half of the crumbled cornbread as the base layer.

Step 5

Add a layer of half the diced cucumber, followed by half the cherry tomatoes, half the diced red bell pepper, and half the corn. Sprinkle a portion of green onions over this.

Step 6

Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon for the next layer.

Step 7

Spread half of the sour cream and mayonnaise dressing evenly over the layers. Repeat all layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with a final layer of shredded cheese and bacon.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Just before serving, garnish with additional green onions if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2127.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5406.2

Total Fat 359.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g
Cholesterol 789.9mg	0%
Sodium 8125.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 447.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 90.2g
Protein 111.8g	0%

Vitamin D 209.6IU	0%
Calcium 2348.1mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 3262.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 32.7%