Description
Bring vibrant southern charm to your next meal with this Chili Cornbread Salad! A bold, layered dish packed with flavor, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ or looking for a colorful make-ahead dish, this salad delivers. Featuring hearty beans, fresh vegetables, smoky bacon, and classic cornbread, it’s a true crowd-pleaser. Ideal for anyone seeking food ideas that are both satisfying and easy to prepare. Great for those searching easy dinner, healthy snack, quick lunch, or potluck recipe options—it checks every box.
Ingredients
3 cups cornbread, crumbled
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
3/4 cup ranch dressing or sour cream dressing
Instructions
1. Crumble the cooled cornbread and layer it at the bottom of a large bowl.
2. Layer the beans evenly over the cornbread.
3. Add cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Let the cornbread cool completely before crumbling to prevent sogginess.
Chill the salad for at least one hour to help the flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy dinner, potluck salad, chili cornbread salad, Southern salad, BBQ side, healthy snack