Cornbread Salad II

Health score
7%
Cornbread Salad II
30 min.
8
840kcal

Suggestions

This cornbread salad is a fun and unique dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. It's a twist on the traditional bread salad, with a Southern-style cornbread base and a creamy dressing. The salad is loaded with crisp vegetables, sweet pickles, and crumbled bacon, making it a flavorful and textured delight. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread or even store-bought cornbread if you're short on time. The salad comes together quickly and easily, and the end result is a beautiful and colorful dish that's sure to impress.

What makes this cornbread salad stand out is the combination of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. The cornbread provides a sweet and savory base, while the vegetables add a refreshing crunch. The sweet pickles and mandarin juice give it a tangy twist, and the bacon adds a salty, smoky touch. The creamy mayonnaise dressing ties everything together, creating a delicious and indulgent salad.

This recipe is a fantastic option when you're looking for something different to bring to your next gathering. It's a conversation starter and a crowd-pleaser, with a unique blend of flavors and textures that's sure to delight your guests. So, if you're looking to impress, this cornbread salad is a must-try! It's a fun and unexpected dish that will leave your guests wanting more.

Ingredients

  • pound bacon 
  • 16 ounces just-add-water cornbread mix 
  •  eggs 
  •  bell pepper green finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise 
  • 0.7 cup milk 
  •  onion finely chopped
  • cup pickle sweet chopped
  • cup pickle sweet chopped
  • 0.5 cup juice of 1 mandarin (cut crosswise then tablespoon into jar over a strainer) sweet
  •  tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Combine the cornbread muffin mix, eggs and milk, stir until just combined.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool. Once cool crumble into bite-size chunks.
  5. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  6. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  7. Whisk together the pickle juice and mayonnaise.
  8. In a large bowl layer 1/2 of the crumbled cornbread followed by the onion, pepper, tomatoes and pickles.
  9. Drizzle with 1/2 of the dressing and repeat. Top with bacon and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories840kcal
Protein6.85%
Fat67.48%
Carbs25.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.38
Glycemic Load
1.12
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.850434759389%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.7mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:840kcal
42%
Fat:62.79g
96.6%
Saturated Fat:14.98g
93.6%
Carbohydrates:53.74g
17.91%
Net Carbohydrates:48.81g
17.75%
Sugar:21.54g
23.93%
Cholesterol:99.56mg
33.19%
Sodium:1527.76mg
66.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:14.35g
28.7%
Vitamin K:92.99µg
88.56%
Phosphorus:431.27mg
43.13%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.29%
Selenium:19.37µg
27.67%
Vitamin B3:4.52mg
22.59%
Vitamin C:17.51mg
21.23%
Fiber:4.92g
19.69%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.33%
Folate:69.1µg
17.27%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.07%
Vitamin A:809.51IU
16.19%
Vitamin E:2.2mg
14.66%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.37%
Iron:2.19mg
12.16%
Potassium:387.65mg
11.08%
Calcium:100.74mg
10.07%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.88%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.82%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.48%
Magnesium:33.51mg
8.38%
Copper:0.13mg
6.61%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
5.03%
Source:Allrecipes