Mika's Layered Cornbread Salad

Treat your taste buds to the ultimate Southern comfort with Mika's Layered Cornbread Salad—a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings. This stunning salad features layers of crumbly cornbread, crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn, all topped with a creamy ranch-infused dressing that ties every bite together. Additional layers of shredded cheddar cheese and red onions add tangy depth, while green onion garnishes brighten up the final presentation. Prepared in just 20 minutes of prep time, this colorful masterpiece is chilled to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether you're looking for a twist on classic layered salads or a showstopping side dish, this cornbread salad is irresistible and oh-so-satisfying. Keywords: cornbread salad, layered salad recipe, Southern comfort food, party side dish, ranch dressing salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 10 slices (crispy, crumbled) Bacon
• 4 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked, fresh, or canned)
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
• 0.25 cup (sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a batch of your favorite cornbread (store-bought is fine as well). Allow it to cool completely, then crumble into bite-sized pieces to yield approximately 8 cups.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, then crumble into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir well until smooth. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

Step 4

In a large trifle bowl or a 9x13-inch glass dish, begin layering the salad. Start with half of the crumbled cornbread, spreading it evenly as the first layer.

Step 5

Add a layer of romaine lettuce (approximately 2 cups), followed by half of the cherry tomatoes and half of the corn kernels.

Step 6

Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the red onion slices, and half of the crumbled bacon over the vegetables.

Step 7

Drizzle half of the prepared dressing over the top in an even layer, spreading gently if needed.

Step 8

Repeat the layers using the remaining cornbread, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, cheese, onion, bacon, and dressing.

Step 9

Finish by garnishing the salad with sliced green onions for a pop of color and added flavor.

Step 10

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve chilled and enjoy this flavorful, crowd-pleasing layered cornbread salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2127.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5423.7

Total Fat 353.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.3g
Cholesterol 831.3mg	0%
Sodium 8911.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 445.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 81.8g
Protein 134.6g	0%

Vitamin D 212.2IU	0%
Calcium 2958.8mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 3090.2mg	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: 57.8%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 32.4%