southern cornbread salad

Ingredients

• 1 - batch cornbread, cut into 1 - inch cubes, recipe follows
• 1 can 14.5 ounce caned red kidney beans, rinsed, and drained
• 1 can 15 ounce niblet corn, drained
• 1 medium vidalia onion, finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (i used shredded)
• 1--8 -ounc bottle ranch dressing ( i used hidden valley)
• - chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
• CORNBREAD:
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus 1/4 cup for greasing pan
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 3/4 cup self -rising flour
• 1 cup cream-style corn
• 2 - eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional