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Southern Cornbread Salad

Savory Southern Cornbread Salad Perfect for Summer Gatherings

Enjoy a delightful Southern Cornbread Salad featuring layers of cornbread, fresh veggies, and crispy bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Cornbread Slightly crumbly
  • 8 slices Bacon Crispy, can substitute for turkey bacon
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute for Monterey Jack
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons White Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and dill pickle juice until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Tear cornbread into bite-sized pieces and arrange in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Chop tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and dice red onion. Set aside.
  4. Layer one-third of cornbread, followed by half the diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and half the red onion, then add shredded cheese and drizzle dressing.
  5. Repeat layering with another third of cornbread and remaining vegetables, dressing, and finish with last of cornbread, cheese, and more dressing, topped with bacon.
  6. Season each layer with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  8. Give the salad a gentle stir before serving and enjoy with extra dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Make extra dressing for added moisture, tear cornbread into larger pieces for better texture, and refrigerate to enhance flavor.

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