based.cooking/content/diannes-southwest-salad.md

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title: "Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad"
date: 2021-04-20
tags: ['salad', 'mexican', 'southwest']
---

![Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad](/pix/diannes-cornbread-salad.webp)

Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad is as colorful as it is delicious.

- ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 15 min
- 🍽️ Servings: 10-12
- 🥶 Chill: 2 hrs

## Ingredients

- 1 (6-ounce) package Mexican cornbread mix
- 1 (1-ounce) envelope buttermilk Ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
- 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 5 green onions, chopped

## Directions

1. **Prepare** cornbread according to package directions, cool, and crumble. Then set aside.
2. **Prepare** salad dressing according to package directions.
3. **Layer** a large bowl with half each of cornbread, lettuce, and the next 6 ingredients: spoon half of dressing evenly over top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and dressing. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.