Layered Cornbread Salad
This layered salad is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. With layers of cornbread crumbs, mayonnaise, corn, beans, tomatoes, onions, and cheese, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 10
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
contains gluten
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
contains eggs
pescatarian
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package corn bread mix (6-8 ounce) cooked according to package instructions and cooled (or your favorite recipe of cornbread)
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons mexican chili powder or mild chili powder
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro optional
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce - torn or 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 can shoepeg or yellow corn (14-ounce) drained
- 1 can black beans (14-ounce) rinsed and drained
- 6 roma tomatoes chopped
- 1/2-3/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 cups cheese shredded (colby jack mexican blend, cheddar, etc.)
- Carbohydrate 34.6570199991683 g
- Cholesterol 67.0992 mg
- Fat 46.019999999745 g
- Fiber 4.5336000861686 g
- Protein 14.5625999998134 g
- Saturated Fat 13.6248698999551 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (262g)
- Sodium 1159.46579998463 mg
- Sugar 30.1234199129997 g
- Trans Fat 2.23900049995777 g
- Calories 597 calories
As a busy housewife, I'm always on the lookout for easy and delicious recipes that will feed my family and friends. This Layered Cornbread Salad is one of my favorites because it's so simple to make and everyone loves it. I usually make it for potlucks and family gatherings, and it's always a hit.
The best part about this salad is that it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, I sometimes add black beans or chopped avocado. You can also use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or Colby Jack. No matter how you make it, this Layered Cornbread Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Step-by-step
- Crumble cornbread into fine crumbs; set aside.
- Stir together the mayonnaise, chili powder, salt, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
- In a 4-quart glass bowl or trifle dish, place half of the lettuce, then sprinkle with half of the cornbread crumbs.
- Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture on the cornbread layer.
- Layer half each of the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
