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Southern Cornbread Salad

Diana Rattray
A mayonnaise and sour cream dressing brightens this old-fashioned southern cornbread salad.
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Servings 8 to 10 servings
Calories 575
Prep Time 15 minutes
Other Time2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning or ranch dressing mix
  • ½ cup sour cream, or to taste
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 2 (12-ounce) cans whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 8 strips bacon , cooked, crumbled
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 3 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Crumble half of the cornbread into a large serving bowl.
    2 cups crumbled cornbread
  • In a small bowl, combine the dry taco or ranch dressing mix with 1/2 cup of sour cream and mayonnaise. Blend well and set aside.
    2 tbsp taco seasoning or ranch dressing mix | 1/2 cup sour cream | 1 cup mayonnaise
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the beans and corn with the crumbled cooked bacon, chopped red and green bell pepper, green onions, and tomatoes. Add the mayonnaise mixture and blend thoroughly.
    2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans (drained, rinsed) | 2 (12-ounce) cans whole kernel corn (drained) | 8 strips bacon | 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper | 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper | 6 green onions | 3 medium fresh tomatoes
  • Layer half of the vegetable and bacon mixture on the cornbread mixture in the serving bowl. Top with the remaining crumbled cornbread and then the remaining vegetable mixture.
    2 cups crumbled cornbread
  • If desired, top with shredded cheese.
    1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese (optional)
  • Chill for 2 or more hours.
  • Gently stir to combine all ingredients just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 12gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bacon, beans, corn, cornbread, southern cornbread salad, tomatoes
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