Description
Potluck Cornbread Salad is a delightful and colorful layered salad that’s perfect for gatherings. With a mix of cornbread, bacon, veggies, and a creamy dressing, this salad is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread Layer:
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread, prepared and cooled
Salad Layers:
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over cornbread mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought cornbread.
- Add chopped bell peppers or jalapeños for extra crunch and heat.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
