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Cornbread Salad

Cornbread Salad

 

How to make a delicious Cornbread Salad:

This delicious and different salad features all your favorite Southern veggies!  Layers of black eyed peas, corn, tomatoes and green peppers combine with bacon and cheese for a taste explosion.   Add a topping of creamy ranch dressing for the perfect side dish.  

This all-in-one salad makes a great dish to bring to office parties, potlucks and family get-togethers.  It is an ideal side dish since it contains a variety of veggies.  Pick up a bag of tortilla chips and serve it as a dip.  The recipe as listed makes either one large salad or 2 small to medium size salads, making it perfect for large groups.  Enjoy!

 

 

Cornbread Salad in white bowl on wooden table

Cornbread Salad

A crowd-pleasing recipe full of delicious veggies! Layers of peppers, onions, peas, cornbread and ranch dressing makes a great dip or side dish.
4.34 from 6 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Easyhealthllc

Ingredients

  • 1 7.5 oz. box Cornbread Mix
  • 3/4 cup diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 1 oz. pkg ranch dressing mix (or homemade ranch dressing mix)
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 16 oz. light sour cream
  • 1 15.8 oz. blackeye peas
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 slices lower sodium bacon diced

Instructions

  • Prepare cornbread per label directions. Set aside.
  • Combine tomatoes, green pepper and onions. Set aside.
  • Combine ranch dressing mix with sour cream and mayonnaise, stir well to combine.
  • In a large bowl (or 2 small to medium bowls), layer half of ingredients in this order: cornbread, tomato mixture, peas, corn, cheese, bacon, dressing. Repeat layers.
  • Garnish with grated cheese if desired.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 183mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8.2% | Vitamin C: 9.4% | Calcium: 19.8% | Iron: 2.6%

 

Cornbread Salad

Cornbread Salad

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