Southern cornbread salad is a classic dish that combines the flavors of sweet cornbread, tangy vinegar, and fresh vegetables. It's a perfect side dish for summer cookouts or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cornbread. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe that uses just a few ingredients or a more complex salad with a variety of vegetables, there's a southern cornbread salad recipe out there for you. So gather up your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious and refreshing salad that's sure to please everyone at your table.
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SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SALAD
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
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.
SOUTHERN LAYERED CORNBREAD SALAD
When we were showing our Scottish Terriers our group would gather after our turns in the ring to have a potluck, right there in the grooming area. This salad was one of the most popular dishes, and was requested often!! It involves a bit of prep work, but if you are pushed for time you can buy pre-chopped peppers, celery, and...
Provided by Diana Perry
Categories Other Salads
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. This salad needs a very large bowl. If you have a glass bowl it will make a very pretty addition to the table!
- 2. Mix the salad dressing, mayonnaise, buttermilk, and parmesan. Blend well. (If you cannot find Peppercorn Ranch you can use traditional ranch and add about 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to your taste)
- 3. Start the layers with 1/3 of the cornbread; add 1/2 of all the other ingredients, (except the green onion) in this order: romaine; turkey; yellow pepper; orange pepper, onion, tomato; celery; cheese; bacon; 1/3 of the dressing mixture.
- 4. Repeat layers, ending with cornbread, and the final 1/3 of the dressing mixture.
- 5. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours, or over night. Prior to serving, add more buttermilk if the top appears too dry; garnish with the green onion.
SOUTHERN CORNBREAD SALAD
This is my grandmothers recipe. I love, love, love, cornbread! So, anything made with cornbread is my favorite. Enjoy!
Provided by Dana Moore AKA: Southern Gals Cook
Categories Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a small mixing bowl combine miracle whip, sweet pickle jucie and bacon grease. Mix will and set aside.
- 2. Crumble and spread half the cornbread in the bottom of a 9x9 inch pan. Evenly sprinkle half the onion, tomatoes, pickles, bacon and cheese on top of cornbread. Pour half the miracle whip mixture on top. Crumble the rest of the cornbread on top making another layer. Finish with the rest of the onion, tomatoes, pickles, bacon and cheese. Spread remaining miracle whip mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh corn: Fresh corn is the best choice for cornbread salad, as it has the sweetest and most flavorful kernels. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but the flavor will be less intense. - Don't overcook the cornbread: Cornbread should be slightly moist and crumbly, not dry and hard. If you overcook the cornbread, it will become tough and chewy. - Use a variety of vegetables: Cornbread salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and celery. - Choose a dressing that complements the salad: A simple vinaigrette or ranch dressing is a good choice for cornbread salad. You can also use a more flavorful dressing, such as a honey mustard or barbecue sauce. - Serve the salad immediately: Cornbread salad is best served fresh. If you make it ahead of time, the cornbread will start to get soggy.Conclusion:
Cornbread salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber and nutrients. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a cornbread salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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