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Bacon Cornbread Salad
Side Dish
Bacon Cornbread Salad
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6

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Premium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
Key IngredientPremium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
AboutOur Premium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon meets up with sweet, buttery cornbread to create this classic Southern salad. Colorful veggies, tangy cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing tie it all together.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImagePremium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
 
12 ounces Farmland Premium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, Diced
 
8.5 ounces Cornbread Mix
 
12 ounces Frozen Peas, Thawed
 
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
 
1 cup Large Red Onion, Diced
 
1 cup Cucumber, Diced
 
4 cups Mixed Salad Greens
 
1 cup Cheddar Cheese
 
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
 
1/2 cup Sour Cream
 
3/4 cup Milk
 
2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
 
2 tablespoons Sugar
 
1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix
Premium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
Key IngredientPremium Center Cut Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
Directions
1Cook cornbread according to package instructions. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
2While the cornbread is cooking, render the bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
3Drain the bacon on paper towels and reserve.
4Cube the cooled cornbread, return to the oven, and toast until deep golden brown.
5Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, sugar, and ranch dressing packet. Reserve.
6To serve, toss together the peas, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, mixed greens, and cheddar cheese.
7Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, top with the cornbread croutons, and serve immediately with dressing on the side.
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