Spicy Corn Bread Salad
Created by Kchurchill5 on May 22, 2013
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 1 1/2h
- Cook Time: 5-10m
- Recipe #9653
Ingredients
- SALAD
- 3 1/2 cups cornbread, broken up and toasted
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 3 plum tomatoes, lightly seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, cut in half (Optional)
- 3 scallions, diced (white and green parts)
- 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- DRESSING
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine or cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed and minced (leave the seeds and ribs in if you like it spicy)
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Garnish:
- Parsley or cilantro
- Lime wedges
How to Make
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Step 1: Corn Bread ... Break apart the corn bread (roughly, you don't want crumbs); and, add to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper of foil (for easy clean up). Bake 1 1/2 hours at 250 degrees until 'dry and almost crisp.' Every 30 minutes, give it a quick toss, carefully not to break it up too much. Once it is done, remove from the oven, and set to the side to cool.
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Step 2: Dressing ... In a small bowl, measuring cup, or small tupperware type container; add the oil, vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, chili powder, and mix to combine. This is best made a few hours ahead to "mary" all the flavors if possible - but not necessary.
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Step 3: Vegetables ... In a large bowl, add the red, yellow, and green peppers, onion, scallions, tomatoes, olives (which are optional), basil, parsley, cilantro, and a pinch of both salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Then add in the dressing and mix well; then, the corn bread - but lightly toss. For this recipe, I usually add about 3/4 of the dressing; you can always add a bit more, right before serving. It really depends on how dressed you like the salad; I always tend to dress it on the light side. Let the salad rest 5-10 minutes
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Step 4: Serve and ENJOY! ... A great salad any time of the year; but, especially in the summer. Garnish with lime wedges, and extra fresh herbs.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (445.1 g)
- Calories 364.8
- Total Fat - 18.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.8 g
- Cholesterol - 3.7 mg
- Sodium - 594.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 49.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.2 g
- Sugars - 12.1 g
- Protein - 6 g
- Calcium - 91.1 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 99.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg