Best 7 Fresh Cornbread Salad Recipes

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Looking to add a delightful twist to your salad routine? "Fresh Cornbread Salad" is an intriguing and delectable recipe that combines the classic Southern flavors of cornbread with the freshness of a salad. This innovative dish offers a unique combination of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where sweet cornbread meets crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and a sprinkle of herbs, resulting in a symphony of flavors that is sure to impress family and friends. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a light and refreshing lunch, "Fresh Cornbread Salad" will undoubtedly become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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.

FRESH CORN SALAD



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Take advantage of summer's seasonal bounty with Ina Garten's easy Fresh Corn Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, made with fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ears of corn, shucked
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
  • Toss the kernels in a large bowl with the red onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

FRESH CORN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: red onion, olive oil, lemon, kosher salt, sugar, corn, roma tomato, avocado, freshly ground black pepper

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ears corn, husked
1 roma tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add the onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and the sugar to a small bowl. Toss to combine, then let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, until the onion softens.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, until tender. Remove the corn from the pot and let cool to the touch.
  • Place corn on a cutting board with a damp paper towel and cut off the kernels. (The paper towel helps keep the corn from flying everywhere).
  • Add the corn kernels to a large bowl with the tomato, avocado, and the pickled onions, along with the pickling liquid. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, then drizzle with olive oil and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams

FRESH CORN AND BREAD SALAD



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Corn kernals cut from two ears of corn
1/2 a baguette
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
the juice of 1 lemon
6 large basil leaves, julienned
1 small shallot, minced

Steps:

  • Cube (1/2 to 1 inch cubes), place on a baking sheet and brown in the oven. Be careful not be burn them. Set aside to cool. Cut the corn from the ears and place in a medium size mixing bowl. Quarter the tomatoes and add to the corn. Also add the basil and the minced shallot. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice and add to the corn mixture. Salt and pepper to taste. Just prior to serving add the bread cubes and mix well.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD



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I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 leaves romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup chopped avocado
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg

Tips:

  • To ensure the cornbread is moist and flavorful, use fresh cornmeal and buttermilk. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the cornbread batter. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense cornbread.
  • Bake the cornbread in a preheated oven for the best results.
  • For the salad, use fresh, ripe vegetables. The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will taste.
  • Be sure to wash the vegetables thoroughly before using them.
  • You can use any type of dressing you like on the salad. A simple vinaigrette dressing is a good option, or you can use a store-bought dressing.

Conclusion:

Cornbread salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet cornbread, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give cornbread salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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