"This layered Southern Cornbread Salad recipe features homemade cornbread layered with cooked bacon, cheddar cheese and lots of vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cornbread:
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2 Tbsp bacon drippings (or vegetable shortening)
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2 cups yellow self rising cornmeal
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1 1/2 cups whole fat buttermilk
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4 Tbsp salted butter (melted)
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1 large egg
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For the Salad:
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3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 lb bacon (cooked and crumbled)
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2 15 oz cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 large red bell pepper
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1 large green bell pepper
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1 cup green onions (thinly sliced (Reserve some for garnishing) )
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1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved (Plus additional for garnishing as pictured) )
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2 1/2 cups canned or frozen and thawed corn with peppers (Mexican corn) ((drain canned corn))
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Dressing: (Make up to 1 day in advance and chill)
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 1.0 oz packet dry Ranch salad dressing mix