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Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad

Mexican

Cool the cornbread completely before crumbling it into the salad. Drain the beans well and keep the dressing in thin layers so the bottom does not become soggy during chilling.

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Servings (recipe yield)
10-12 servings
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
15 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6-ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix
  • 1 (1-ounce) envelope buttermilk Ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
  • 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  • 5 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare cornbread according to package directions, cool, and crumble. Then set aside.
  2. Prepare salad dressing according to package directions.
  3. Layer a large bowl with half each of cornbread, lettuce, and the next 6 ingredients: spoon half of dressing evenly over top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and dressing. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

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