Layered Cornbread Salad #SaveALotInsiders

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I was given the fun task of creating a new spring salad recipe for Save A Lot Insiders!  I am such a huge fan of layered salads and make my 7 layer salad every chance I get.  I have seen a cornbread salad in a lot of different places and decided to incorporate two of my favorite foods; 7 layer salad and corn bread!  This turned out amazing and I just couldn’t wait to share it with all of you 😀  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I have to say, our Save A Lot in Opelousas has some of the best produce around and they definitely have the best prices.  If you haven’t checked out Save A Lot lately, you really should give them a shot!

Ranch dressing:

• 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup mayonnaise

For the pico de gallo:

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 medium purple onion
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper (seeded)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
• Juice of 1 lime
• garlic salt and black pepper to taste

For the salad:

• 1 (7.5 oz)box cornbread mix prepared according to directions on box, cooled, and crumbled.
• 3 cups canned or frozen corn
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 head chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce
• 12 oz. bacon cooked, crumbled & cooled

Directions:

1. Chop tomato, jalapeno, onion, and parsley (or cilantro) and mix with lime juice, garlic salt, & pepper.
2. Prepare the dressing (I use a Mason jar to add the ingredients and shake) and chill for about an hour.
3. Mix bell pepper with corn.
4. Begin to layer with 1/3 of the lettuce, then 1/3 cornbread, 1/3 pico de gallo, 1/3 corn, 1/3 beans, 1/3 cheddar cheese, then 1/3 bacon.  Repeat this process until all of the ingredients are used.
5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for 3 hours.
6. Serve cold and ENJOY!