Cornbread Salad 🥗

Description:

This Cornbread Salad recipe is an absolute crowd-pleaser with its amazing flavor profile. It’s undoubtedly my most requested recipe, perfect for any occasion! The addition of Greek Seasoning elevates its taste to new heights, making it a guaranteed hit whenever you serve it. Whether it’s for a casual weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering at church, this salad is sure to steal the show. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make and can be doubled or even quadrupled to feed a larger crowd!

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Grains, Vegetable, Greek, European, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy

Ingredients:

2 cups grape tomatoes
2 green onions
3 slices of bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package cornbread mix
Ranch seasoning (to taste)
Cavendar’s Greek Seasoning (to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 81
Fat Content: 5.1g
Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
Cholesterol Content: 7.2mg
Sodium Content: 97.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 6.8g
Fiber Content: 2.2g
Sugar Content: 4.1g
Protein Content: 2.6g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cornbread:

Follow the package directions to prepare the cornbread mix.
Add Ranch seasoning and Cavendar’s Greek Seasoning to the mix for extra flavor.
Bake according to the package directions and allow it to cool completely.

2. Assemble the Salad:

Crumble Cornbread: In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cornbread into bite-sized pieces.
Add Bacon and Onions: Chop the bacon slices and green onions, then add them to the bowl with the crumbled cornbread.
Mix Well: Stir the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Incorporate Mayo: Gradually add the mayonnaise to the mixture, starting with 1/4 cup at a time.
Bind the Ingredients: Continue adding mayo until the cornbread begins to bind together. You’ll likely need around 1 cup, but adjust according to preference.
Season to Taste: Taste the salad and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Add Tomatoes: Gently fold in the grape tomatoes.
Adjust Consistency: Taste again and adjust the salad’s dryness by adding more mayo, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

3. Serve and Enjoy:

Once prepared, serve this delicious Cornbread Salad immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
It’s perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress with a unique and flavorful salad option.

Tips:

Make Ahead: This salad can be prepared a day in advance, allowing the flavors to meld together for an even tastier dish.
Customize: Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite ingredients such as diced bell peppers, shredded cheese, or black olives for added texture and flavor.
Double or Triple: Easily scale up the ingredients to feed a larger crowd. Just adjust the quantities accordingly and enjoy the compliments as everyone digs into this irresistible salad!

With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Cornbread Salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Give it a try, and watch it disappear in no time!