This southwest cornbread salad has flavorful layers of crumbled cornbread, veggies, bacon, cheese and a delicious ranch salsa dressing. The perfect way to spice up a potluck!

Next time you want to be a hit at a potluck dinner, take this southwest cornbread salad. It’s so delicious and is something just a little bit different than your average potluck sides. Some of my other potluck favorites are cold pasta salad, ramen noodle cabbage salad, cucumber tomato salad and broccoli salad with bacon.

If you’re in need of an easy and delicious side dish to bring for a summer potluck, this cornbread salad recipe is perfect for you. It’s simple to throw together and super flavorful. I put a Mexican spin on mine by adding corn and black beans and the end result was fabulous!

It starts with a layer of crumbled cornbread, then another layer of lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn, ranch salsa dressing, bacon, green onions and cheese. Then you repeat the layers until all ingredients are used. All kinds of yummy flavors and textures!

Cornbread for salad

For convenience, you can use premade cornbread from the store, or use a box mix such as Jiffy Mix. You can even make your own cornbread from scratch. Sometimes I’ll make it the day before, so that it has some time to harden up a bit. That way it stays sturdy in the salad. I love the flavor and texture it adds!

How to make cornbread salad

1. Bake cornbread. Bake cornbread according to directions. Let cool, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Make dressing. Mix together ranch dressing mix, sour cream and mayo. Stir in salsa, then place in a covered jar or container in the fridge until ready to assemble.
3. Assemble. In a large bowl, layer using half of all ingredients: cornbread, tomato, beans, corn, bacon, green onions, lettuce and cheese. Drizzle over some of the dressing. Repeat the layering process until you have used up all of the ingredients.
4. Refrigerate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips and modifications

• You can use plain ranch dressing if preferred.
• Feel free to swap the beans or cheese with different types.
• Instead of canned corn, try adding grilled corn for even more flavor.
• Use Mexican cornbread for a spicier alternative.
• Layer in a large glass bowl or trifle bowl for best results.
• Make sure to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to set.

Other summer potluck salads:

• Chicken caesar pasta salad
• Southwest quinoa salad
• Macaroni salad
• Buffalo chicken pasta salad

Cornbread Salad Recipe

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Southwest Cornbread Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Chill: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 409

Author: Jamielyn Nye

This southwest cornbread salad has flavorful layers of crumbled cornbread, veggies, bacon, cheese and a delicious ranch salsa dressing. The perfect way to spice up a potluck!

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Ingredients

• 6 ounce package of Cornbread mix (can also make from scratch or buy premade cornbread from the store)
• 1 head of romaine lettuce , shredded
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes , sliced
• 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
• 15 ounce can whole kernel corn , drained
• 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
• 4 green onions , chopped

Dressing:

• 1 ounce envelope of Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayo
• 1-2 cups salsa

Instructions

• Bake cornbread according to directions. Allow to cool and then cut into 1/2-inch cubes. You can also buy this premade from the store or make it from scratch if preferred.
• Mix together ranch dressing mix, sour cream and mayonnaise. Then add in salsa and stir. Place in a covered jar or container until ready to assemble.
• In a large bowl, layer using half of all ingredients: cornbread, tomato, beans, corn, bacon, green onions, lettuce and cheese. Drizzle over some of the dressing. Repeat the layering process until you have used up all of the ingredients.
• Chill cornbread salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Homemade cornbread recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/sweet-corn-bread/

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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Recipe contributed by Leigh Anne from Your Homebased Mom for I Heart Naptime.