Layered Mexican Cornbread Salads

Dairy Free
Health score
37%
Layered Mexican Cornbread Salads
20 min.
4
711kcal

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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 is not only dairy-free but also packed with fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or a simple family meal, this salad combines the heartiness of cornbread with the refreshing flavors of avocado, mango, and a medley of colorful vegetables.

In just 20 minutes, you can create a stunning dish that serves four, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive addition to any table. The layers of mixed salad greens, black beans, and sweet corn provide a satisfying crunch, while the homemade vinaigrette adds a zesty kick that ties everything together beautifully. And let’s not forget the cornbread croutons—baked to perfection, they add a delightful texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome option that balances protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you’re looking for a side dish to complement your main course or a light meal on its own, this Layered Mexican Cornbread Salad is sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a burst of flavors that celebrate the essence of Mexican cuisine!

Ingredients

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

Calories711kcal
Protein8.78%
Fat39.52%
Carbs51.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.01
Glycemic Load
8.21
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.594782445742%

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:710.85kcal
35.54%
Fat:32.4g
49.85%
Saturated Fat:4.79g
29.94%
Carbohydrates:95.39g
31.8%
Net Carbohydrates:75.08g
27.3%
Sugar:26.69g
29.65%
Cholesterol:1.14mg
0.38%
Sodium:1012.21mg
44.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.2g
32.39%
Vitamin C:121.54mg
147.32%
Fiber:20.31g
81.24%
Folate:289.96µg
72.49%
Vitamin A:3186.01IU
63.72%
Phosphorus:503.94mg
50.39%
Manganese:0.84mg
42.07%
Vitamin K:41.53µg
39.55%
Potassium:1373.97mg
39.26%
Vitamin E:5.41mg
36.06%
Vitamin B1:0.53mg
35.02%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.82%
Vitamin B3:6.22mg
31.12%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.83%
Copper:0.59mg
29.35%
Magnesium:112.29mg
28.07%
Iron:4.87mg
27.07%
Vitamin B5:2.22mg
22.19%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.48%
Calcium:106.04mg
10.6%
Selenium:5.31µg
7.59%