Southwest Cornbread Salad

This party-ready, layered, Southwest-inspired cornbread salad is packed with flavor thanks to black beans, tomatoes, veggies, and a zesty dressing.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ medium lime, juiced
• 1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
• ½ medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 (9x9 inch) pan prepared cornbread
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium avocado, mashed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cube cornbread.

Step 2

Layer cornbread cubes, romaine, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large trifle bowl, in that order.

Step 3

Stir avocado, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, and garlic salt for dressing in a bowl until well combined. Drizzle over salad.