5.0 from 15 votes
Cornbread Salad
Cornbread, fresh veggies, bacon, and cheese come together in this classic Southern side dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (6 - 8.5 oz) package cornbread mix, plus any additional ingredients called for on the package (such as Martha White or Jiffy brand)
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 rib celery, diced
- ¼ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
- ½ of a green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise (about 4 ounces)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 lices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Prepare the cornbread according to package directions, adding ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese to the batter before baking. Allow the cornbread to cool completely.
- Crumble the cornbread into large pieces over a very large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and garlic salt to the bowl. Stir gently until completely combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, top with crumbled bacon, additional cheese, and fresh chives.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The salad will continue to soften and may get a bit soggy the longer it sits.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.