{"id":357549,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southern-corn-bread-salad\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T20:40:46","slug":"southern-cornbread-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southern-cornbread-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornbread Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

This stunning southern cornbread salad is hearty and flavorful when you want to make a good impression and feed a crowd. It also looks great in a trifle bowl.<\/p>\n

Cornbread salad is a summer salad<\/a> recipe that combines crumbled cornbread, colorful vegetables, cheese and beans with a tangy dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks or family dinners. The blend of simple ingredients and its colorful presentation make this one of the most popular southern sides<\/a>, a standout dish that’s sure to impress.<\/p>\n

What is cornbread salad?<\/h2>\n

A southern staple, cornbread salad combines classic cornbread’s savory and sweet flavors with a green salad’s fresh and crisp elements. Cornbread is the key ingredient, adding its distinct texture and sweetness. It’s a great way to use up leftover cornbread.<\/p>\n

Like a panzanella salad<\/a>, day-old cornbread is great for soaking up the natural juices of the vegetables and the creamy mayonnaise and sour cream-based ranch dressing<\/a>. Endlessly versatile, the contrast between the soft, slightly sweet cornbread and the crisp, savory mix of vegetables and dressing sets cornbread salad apart.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Cornbread Salad<\/h2>\n