Best 10 Favorite Cornbread Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy cornbread salad recipe, you've come to the right place. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple weeknight dinner. Whether you like your cornbread salad sweet or savory, there's a recipe out there for you. From classic recipes that have been passed down for generations to modern twists on this classic dish, you're sure to find the perfect cornbread salad recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

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THE BEST CORNBREAD SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by Pam

Categories     Allergy Friendly Recipes     Fish Free Recipes     Gluten Free     Peanut Free Recipes     Recipes     Shellfish Free Recipes     Soy Free Recipes     Traditional Recipes     Tree Nut Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups cornbread (use your favorite recipe)
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup bread and butter pickles, diced
12 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
For the dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup bread and butter pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Crumble the cornbread and place in a medium bowl. Top the cornbread with a layer of green bell pepper, then a layer of the onion.
  • Top the onion layer with tomatoes. Top the tomato layer with a layer of pickles. Top the pickle layer with crumbled bacon.
  • Make the dressing- Mix the mayonnaise, sugar, bread and butter pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until blended.
  • Spread dressing over the top of the salad. Chill for two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CORNBREAD SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups crumbled cornbread
2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese

Steps:

  • Toss the tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  • Assemble the salad: Sprinkle half of the cornbread in a glass bowl or trifle dish. Top with half each of the black-eyed peas, corn and the tomato-pepper mixture, then half each of the sour cream mixture and cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SALAD



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To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It's beautiful in a trifle bowl. I love it in summer, when we can make it with our own garden produce. -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cornbread mix according to package directions, using an 8-in. square baking dish. Crumble when cool., Mix sour cream, mayonnaise and salad dressing mix until blended. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers and 1/2 cup green onions. , In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer half of each: cornbread, beans, tomato mixture, cheese, bacon, corn and dressing. Repeat layers. Top with remaining green onions. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CORNBREAD SALAD I



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Very unusual but good! Recipe may be halved. A great way to use up leftover cornbread!

Provided by Rosemarie

Categories     Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package corn bread mix
10 slices bacon
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Prepare corn bread according to package directions. Cool, crumble, and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Whisk together the dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  • Crumble half the corn bread in the bottom of a large serving dish. Top with half the beans. Layer the beans with half of the tomatoes, green bell pepper, and green onions. Sprinkle with half the cheese, corn, bacon, and the salad dressing mixture. Repeat the layers. Cover, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1533.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SOUTHWEST CORNBREAD SALAD



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Delicious Southwest-inspired cornbread salad recipe from Holly.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Layered Salads

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (9x9 inch) pan prepared cornbread
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, mashed
½ medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ medium lime, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cube cornbread.
  • Layer cornbread cubes, romaine, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large trifle bowl, in that order.
  • Stir avocado, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, and garlic salt for dressing in a bowl until well combined. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 864.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CORNBREAD SALAD



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A colorful summer salad with great flavor. Whenever I share this dish at a potluck, I am always asked for the recipe.

Provided by PRINCIPALCOLE

Categories     Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (7.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch rubbed sage
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
10 slices bacon
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped green onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions, stirring green chilies, cumin, oregano and sage into the finished batter. Spread into a greased 8 inch square pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Set aside to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and Ranch dressing mix. Set aside. Wrap bacon in paper towels, and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 45 seconds per slice. Crumble, and set aside.
  • Crumble half of the cornbread into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour half of the beans over the crumbled bread, half of the mayonnaise mixture, half of the corn, tomatoes, peppers, green onion, bacon and cheese. Repeat the layers ending with cheese on top. The dish will be very full. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1255.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

HUSBAND'S FAVORITE CORNBREAD SALAD



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Southern tradition, Great side for picnics, barbecues, church dinners. Great summer side dish. No bacon or mayo!! Everytime I bring this I always get request for the recipe.

Provided by CHawthorne

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 large bowl, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix (prepared &cooled)
2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped (optional)
12 -15 cherry tomatoes, cut in half or 12 -15 grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt & pepper
1 (16 ounce) bottle Kraft creamy cucumber ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Crumble cooled Cornbread in a large bowl.
  • Clean & Chop all of the Vegetables & the parsley.
  • Mix all the ingredients and pour the whole bottle of dressing, add salt & pepper to taste. This salad should be made the night before so all of the flavors set inches.
  • This recipe is very versatile, sometimes I forget the recipe because I have just added what I have on hand, ie red onions instead of green onions etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 514.8, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.7

FRESH CORNBREAD SALAD



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Despite my hectic schedule, I enjoy cooking for family and friends. This recipe is one of my favorites.-Pam Holloway, Marion, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 cans (11 ounces each) Mexicorn, drained, divided
3 medium tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; stir in one can of Mexicorn. Bake according to package directions. Cool and crumble., In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and remaining corn. Add mayonnaise; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COLORFUL CORNBREAD SALAD



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When my garden comes in, I harvest the veggies for potluck dishes. I live in the South, and we think bacon and cornbread make everything better, even salad! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
4 to 6 cups torn romaine
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Coarsely crumble cornbread into a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salad dressing mix and adobo sauce., In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer a third of the cornbread and half of each of the following: romaine, tomatoes, pepper, onion, bacon, cheese and mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cornbread and, if desired, additional chopped tomato and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CORNBREAD SALAD



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This is one of the best salads I have ever had. It is great because you can change to meet the tastes of your family. You will love it.

Provided by Shelly R

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread mix (I prefer Jiffy brand, it has a slight sweet taste) or 2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages corn muffin mix (I prefer Jiffy brand, it has a slight sweet taste)
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, undrained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sweet basil (The above three seasonings can be adjusted depending on how much spice you prefer)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 (2/3 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
3 medium tomatoes, chopped (I used 2 cans tomatoes, diced and peeled)
1 cup chopped green peppers or 1 cup bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onion
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (16 oz)
2 ounces cooked elbow macaroni (optional)
16 ounces black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained (optional)
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size buds (optional)
2 cups diced celery (optional)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, cut in quarters (optional)
16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed & drained (optional)
16 ounces canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
16 ounces canned black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare corn bread batter according to package directions.
  • Stir in chilies, cumin, oregano and sweet basil.
  • Spread in a greased 9 X 13 inches.
  • square baking pan.
  • Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix; set aside.
  • Crumble half the corn bread into serving dish.
  • Layer with half of the beans, mayonnaise mixture, corn tomatoes, green pepper, onions, bacon and cheese.
  • Repeat layers (dish will be very full).
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Yield: 24 servings.
  • This recipe may be cut in half, if necessary.
  • If using leftover cornbread, mix chilies (drained), cumin oregano, and sweet basil with all ready prepared cornbread.
  • There is really no limit as to what you can put in this salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 585.2, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 13.9

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Corn: Fresh corn on the cob is the best choice for this salad, as it has the sweetest flavor and is the most tender. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Cook the Corn Properly: To get the best flavor and texture, cook the corn on the cob in boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly crunchy. Do not overcook the corn, as it will become tough and chewy.
  • Choose the Right Dressing: The dressing for this salad is important, as it brings all of the flavors together. A good dressing will be creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. You can use a store-bought dressing or make your own with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper.
  • Add Some Crunch: To add some crunch to the salad, you can add some chopped celery, bell pepper, or onion. You can also add some crumbled bacon or chopped nuts.
  • Serve Immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made, as the corn will start to toughen up if it sits for too long. If you need to make the salad ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Cornbread salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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