Description

A layered salad bursting with Tex-Mex flavor, this Chili Cornbread Salad combines crumbled cornbread, seasoned beef, beans, corn, cheese, and vegetables, all topped with a creamy ranch dressing. It’s colorful, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for potlucks and backyard BBQs.

Ingredients

1 (8-inch) pan cornbread, crumbled

1 pound ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 bunch green onions, sliced

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise

1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing mix

Instructions

1. Prepare your cornbread ahead of time. Let it cool completely, then crumble it into chunks. Set aside.

2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the fat, then stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened. Cool slightly.

3. In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth. Chill while prepping the rest.

4. In a large glass bowl, layer half the crumbled cornbread, then top with half of each ingredient in this order: seasoned beef, beans, corn, peppers, onions, cheese, and tomatoes. Spoon half the dressing over the top.

5. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with the dressing on top.

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

Make the cornbread a day ahead for best texture.

Cool the beef completely before layering to avoid soggy salad.

Chill the assembled salad for at least 2 hours to let flavors combine.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Layered
Cuisine: Southern/Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 410
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Chili Cornbread Salad, potluck salad, layered salad