Layered Mexican Cornbread Salads

Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Layered Mexican Cornbread Salads
20 min.
4
694kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a vibrant and delicious Layered Mexican Cornbread Salad? This delightful recipe combines the comforting flavors of cornbread with a fresh and zesty salad, making it the perfect addition to any meal or gathering. With its colorful layers of mixed greens, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocados, and sweet mango, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients.

What sets this dish apart is the homemade cornbread croutons that add a delightful crunch and a hint of sweetness. The cornbread is easy to prepare, and once baked to golden perfection, it transforms into irresistible croutons that perfectly complement the fresh ingredients. The homemade vinaigrette, made with fresh lime juice, garlic, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

This Layered Mexican Cornbread Salad is not only dairy-free but also quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're serving it as a side dish at a barbecue, a light lunch, or a potluck, it's sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a deliciously unique salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine!

Ingredients

  • 6.5 oz just-add-water cornbread mix 
  • pouch cornbread melted
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • clove garlic 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh (1 medium)
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • serving pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • 1.5 cups the salad mixed
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • cup tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion red chopped
  •  avocado pitted peeled chopped
  •  mangos peeled chopped
  •  bell pepper red seeded chopped
  • 15.3 oz corn whole drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oven as directed on cornbread mix pouch. Make cornbread as directed on pouch, using milk, melted butter and egg.
  2. Cut one-fourth of cornbread into cubes; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon canola oil.
  3. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are browned.
  4. Remove from cookie sheet to bowl.
  5. Meanwhile, in blender, place all Vinaigrette ingredients except salt and pepper. Cover; blend well. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In 4 (8-oz) jars, layer Salad ingredients starting with mixed salad greens. Top each salad with 2 tablespoons Vinaigrette. Cover jars with lids; shake.
  7. Remove lids; top each with cornbread croutons. Cover jars again.
  8. Serve salads with slices of remaining cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories694kcal
Protein8.82%
Fat39.82%
Carbs51.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.01
Glycemic Load
8.2
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.14130404462%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.38mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:694.23kcal
34.71%
Fat:31.92g
49.11%
Saturated Fat:4.67g
29.18%
Carbohydrates:92.61g
30.87%
Net Carbohydrates:72.57g
26.39%
Sugar:25.89g
28.76%
Cholesterol:1.06mg
0.35%
Sodium:980.07mg
42.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.91g
31.83%
Vitamin C:121.54mg
147.32%
Fiber:20.04g
80.14%
Folate:286.29µg
71.57%
Vitamin A:3181.08IU
63.62%
Phosphorus:484.59mg
48.46%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.97%
Vitamin K:41.21µg
39.25%
Potassium:1368.53mg
39.1%
Vitamin E:5.4mg
36.01%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.55%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.89%
Vitamin B3:6.09mg
30.45%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.19%
Copper:0.58mg
29.13%
Magnesium:111.21mg
27.8%
Iron:4.77mg
26.48%
Vitamin B5:2.2mg
21.99%
Zinc:2.15mg
14.33%
Calcium:103.46mg
10.35%
Selenium:5.09µg
7.27%