This is a super simple salad to put together that looks beautiful and tastes great! It actually gives off a lovely layered appearance, one that looks like you spent lots of time slaving away in the kitchen…which we all know I usually do not! During all those church potlucks growing up, this was a favorite of mine. One of the few salads, other than Doritos Taco Salad, you could get me to eat as a kid. Hard to believe considering this dish has kidney beans, but the combination of the fresh vegetables, sweet cornbread and ranch make this a crowd pleaser. (even for a kid who dares try it. :))

Layered Cornbread Salad

Serving Size 6 -8

Ingredients

1 box of cornbread baked according to package and crumbled
2-3 heads romaine lettuce chopped
1 15 oz. Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup red onion diced
1 cup corn fresh or frozen and thawed
1/2 cup green pepper diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup ranch dressing of choice

Instructions

Bake cornbread according to package direction and allow to cool.
Using a trifle dish, layer ingredients as listed using crumbled cornbread on the bottom.
You can top with salad dressing and toss to serve (my preference) or layer the ranch under the cheese and serve.