Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cornbread Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings or potlucks. This delightful salad combines fluffy cornbread with fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and a medley of textures that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and beautiful to present, it’s a celebration of sweet and savory goodness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups slightly stale cornbread, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (or feta)
- ½ cup ranch dressing (or vinaigrette)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the slightly stale cornbread into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers into small uniform pieces.
- Rinse the black beans thoroughly and add them along with the grated cheddar cheese to the bowl.
- Gently fold all ingredients together using two large spoons.
- Drizzle your choice of dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg