Layered Cornbread Salad (Printer-Friendly)
A flavorful dish combining cornbread, fresh vegetables, bacon, beans, and a zesty dressing in layers.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cornbread
01 -
2 (6 oz) packets cornbread mix
02 -
Ingredients required to prepare cornbread according to package instructions
→ Vegetables and Beans
03 -
1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
04 -
1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
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3 Roma tomatoes, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 cucumber, chopped
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½ red onion, finely diced
09 -
1 romaine lettuce heart, roughly chopped
10 -
2-3 green onions, sliced
→ Dressing
11 -
1½ cups ranch dressing
12 -
½ cup barbecue sauce
→ Protein and Cheese
13 -
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
14 -
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Prepare cornbread using 2 packets cornbread mix and ingredients listed on the packages. Once baked, cool and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place cubed cornbread evenly in the bottom of a deep 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Layer rinsed and drained pinto beans, drained corn, diced Roma tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped cucumber, and finely diced red onion over the cornbread.
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Combine ranch dressing and barbecue sauce in a medium bowl, then pour the mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
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Add a layer of roughly chopped romaine lettuce, gently pressing down if needed. Then distribute shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and sliced green onions on top.
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Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Using a cake pan facilitates easy access and serving of all layers compared to a tall trifle dish. Substitutions for beans and dressings are encouraged to suit personal tastes.