Southern Cornbread Salad
A hearty, high-protein cornbread salad with black beans, corn, and tangy buttermilk dressing, delivering 12g protein per serving, perfect for potlucks or meals.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread homemade or store-bought
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (or parsley)
For the Buttermilk Dressing:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Garnish (Optional):
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Crumble cornbread into small pieces in a large bowl.
- Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a serving bowl, layer half the cornbread, black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cheese, and cilantro; drizzle with half the dressing.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients and dressing.
- Garnish with extra cheese and cilantro; chill for 15-30 minutes.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g Source: USDA Food Database (2025). Values are approximate.