Delicious Cornbread Salad Recipe

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This cornbread salad is a unique and tasty dish that combines the flavors of cornbread, vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It's the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks. The layers of cornbread, beans, tomatoes, cheese, and dressing create a beautiful and delicious dish that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 package of cornbread mix
  • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup of diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare the cornbread according to package instructions and let it cool
  2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, and cilantro
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper
  4. Crumble half of the cornbread into the bottom of a serving dish
  5. Layer half of the bean and vegetable mixture on top of the cornbread
  6. Drizzle half of the dressing over the vegetables
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining cornbread, vegetables, and dressing
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving
  9. Enjoy your delicious cornbread salad!

Interesting Facts

  • Cornbread salad is a popular dish in the Southern United States
  • It can be customized with different vegetables and dressings to suit your taste
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover cornbread