Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and Maple Bacon Recipe

Name: Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and Maple Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives; 1 garlic clove, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray, for spraying the wire rack; 9 slices thick-cut bacon; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; Pinch cayenne pepper; 6 cups torn romaine lettuce pieces; 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped; 2 cups crumbled Sour Cream Cornbread, recipe follows; Cooking spray, for spraying the skillet; One 15-ounce can creamed corn; 1 1/4 cups self-rising buttermilk cornmeal mix; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs

Servings: persons

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray, for spraying the wire rack
9 slices thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
Pinch cayenne pepper
6 cups torn romaine lettuce pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
2 cups crumbled Sour Cream Cornbread, recipe follows
Cooking spray, for spraying the skillet
One 15-ounce can creamed corn
1 1/4 cups self-rising buttermilk cornmeal mix
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs

1
For the buttermilk-chive dressing: Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk well.
2
Stir in the chives and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
3
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4
For the maple-glazed bacon: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack in a baking sheet and spray the rack with cooking spray.
5
Lay the bacon slices in 1 layer on the wire rack and brush with the maple syrup.
6
Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cayenne.
7
Bake until dark brown and crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.
8
Let cool slightly, then crumble.
9
For the salad: Layer the ingredients in a large salad bowl beginning with the lettuce, then adding the tomatoes, bell pepper and onion.
10
When ready to serve, add in the crumbled Sour Cream Cornbread, pour the dressing over the salad and sprinkle the bacon on top.
11
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
12
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamed corn, cornmeal mix, sour cream, oil and eggs.
13
Pour the mixture into the skillet and bake until lightly brown, about 30 minutes.

1949

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 lemon, juiced, and more.

Yes, Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and Maple Bacon falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and Maple Bacon

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