Southern cornbread salad is an easy, make-ahead side dish that's full of layers of colorful vegetables, cornbread, cheese, bacon, and a creamy Ranch dressing. It's always a hit at potlucks and summer cookouts.
0 Dice the cornbread up in small cubes.
1 Mix the tomatoes, peppers, chiles, red onions, and half the green onions in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
2 Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside.
3 Add a layer of cornbread to the bottom of a large glass bowl.
4 Top with half the pinto beans.
5 Top with half the tomato and bell pepper mix.
6 Top with a layer of cheese, then a layer of cilantro.
7 Top with a layer of corn then a layer of bacon.
8 Top with half the mayonnaise mixture.
9 Repeat layers ending with the dressing.
10 Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
11 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours up to 24 hours.
