Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix, plus any additional ingredients called for on the package (such as jiffy or martha white brand)
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, black beans, or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes work well; seed larger tomatoes)
- 1 rib celery, diced
- ¼ cup diced sweet onion (such as vidalia)
- ½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- optional garnish: sliced green onions or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the cornbread as instructed on the package, adding ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese into the batter before baking. Bake until it's golden brown and let it cool completely. For optimal texture, bake a day in advance to allow the cornbread to dry out.
- Crumble the cooled cornbread into large chunks in a very large mixing bowl. Avoid making the pieces too small, as they will further break down when mixing the other ingredients.
- Add the rinsed beans, chopped tomatoes, diced celery, bell pepper, and sweet onion to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic salt together until well combined.
- Drizzle the mixture over the cornbread and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, before serving.
- Just before serving, add the crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheddar, and sliced green onions or chives on top.
Notes
For a twist, try adding different types of beans or your favorite veggies to the mix.
Make sure to let the cornbread cool completely for easier crumbling.
This salad holds up well in the fridge, making it great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.