Description
Elevate your salad experience with our Cornbread Salad—a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. This modern twist on Southern cuisine combines the richness of cornbread with the freshness of garden vegetables, creating a delightful medley that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cornbread:
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Making the Cornbread:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool completely, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
Assembling the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- Toss the ingredients gently to mix evenly.
Making the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, toast the cornbread pieces in the oven before assembling the salad.
- Opt for locally sourced, seasonal vegetables for enhanced freshness and flavor.
- Customize the salad with additions like avocado slices, diced jalapeños, or bacon for a personal touch.
- Prepare the components in advance but assemble just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg