Cornbread Salad with Chicken: A Fun and Flavorful Twist
A delicious cornbread salad featuring tender chicken for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch cornbread, crumbled
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding some chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with turkey or omit it for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cornbread Salad, Chicken Salad, Summer Salad, Side Dish