Description
Discover a classic Southern cornbread salad recipe that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning and dressing mix
Cornbread:
1 (8.5 ounces) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup sour cream
Salad:
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
3 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
Prepare Dressing:
In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning packet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Make Cornbread:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the corn muffin mix, egg, milk, and sour cream until just combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cornbread to cool on a wire rack.
Assemble Salad:
Cut the cornbread into 1-inch squares and place them in the bottom of a trifle dish or clear bowl. Layer with diced red bell pepper, pinto beans, corn kernels, chopped onion, and tomatoes.
Spread the ranch dressing evenly over the top layer. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to 10 hours.
Notes
Cornbread Preparation: Make the cornbread up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
Bell Peppers: Use any colored bell pepper—red, yellow, orange, or green.
Homemade Ranch: For enhanced flavor, consider using homemade ranch dressing.
Layering: The order of the layers is flexible; feel free to adjust based on preference.
Seasoning: Toss the salad in a large bowl and season to taste with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 338kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 358mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
Keywords: Southern Cornbread Salad, Cornbread Salad Recipe, Layered Cornbread Salad, Easy Cornbread Salad Recipe, Traditional Cornbread Salad