Southwestern Cornbread Salad  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Adapted from a recipe in Southern Living, this is a pretty salad that is sure to please! If you can't find Mexican cornbread mix, add in 1 4 0z. can green chili peppers and 1 15 oz. can creamed corn to the regular cornbread recipe, or make one of the fabulous recipes for it here on Zaar! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 (16 ounce) package mexican cornbread mix or 1 (16 ounce) package regular cornbread mix  |  
                                                1 (1 ounce) envelope buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix  |  
                                                1 cup mayonnaise  |  
                                                1 cup buttermilk  |  
                                                1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded  |  
                                                2 large tomatoes, chopped  |  
                                                1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (may sub kidney or pinto beans)  |  
                                                2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 15-oz. can corn)  |  
                                                1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped  |  
                                                1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped (may use orange or purple peppers)  |  
                                                1 (8 ounce) package shredded mexican blend cheese  |  
                                                5 tablespoons artificial bacon bits  |  
                                                5 green onions, chopped  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Prepare the cornbread according to directions on package; cool and crumble. 2. Set aside. 3. Mix Ranch salad dressing mix with the buttermilk and mayonnaise. Set aside. 4. Layer a large bowl with half each of cornbread, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, bell peppers, cheese, bacon bits and green onions; spoon half of dressing evenly over the top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and dressing. 5. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Enjoy!                              | 
                         
                         
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