In our extended family everyone gets together once a month for what one of the cousins dubbed “Eatin’ Meetin’s”. (Love you Kenny!) Of course, since we moved almost five hours away, we only hit a few of them a year. It’s an excellent way to keep contact with people you love and for everyone to share yummy food together.
This recipe is a version of one of the dishes we had years, and years ago. I can’t even remember who made it and if it was from my Mamaw Sylvia or my Great Aunt Bay. But, I have been craving this, so this was my shot to see if I could recreate something that even came close. It is amazing. Here’s what I came up with.
Start with crumbled cornbread. This can be leftover from another meal, or you can make it specifically for this recipe. Just make sure that it has cooled completely.
Next, add some chopped broccoli!
Then some yummy chopped cauliflower…..
Shredded cheese…..
Diced onion……
Mix this well and add some salt and pepper.
Pour on some ranch dressing….. 
Mix again until everything is combined and delicious looking….. 
And try not to founder yourself like me and eat the entire batch. This is so, so good right after you make it, but if you can restrain yourself and put it into the fridge at least overnight it gets even better.
Note: Like most of my recipes, this is just essentially a guide. You can add whatever veggies you like: green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, the list could go on and on. Make it your own! Let me know what you added and if you loved it!
You have to try this. Here’s the handy dandy printable.
Cornbread Salad with Cauliflower and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 box of 8.5 oz Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix baked and cooled You can use any cornbread you love, leftover or fresh made, just make sure it's cooled
- 1 small head of broccoli
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of ranch dressing more if you feel like it needs it!
Instructions
- Crumble your cooled cornbread and add all of your chopped vegetables and cheese.
- Salt and pepper it to taste and drizzle the ranch dressing over everything and mix it well.
- Enjoy!
There is no way this has 63 grams of protein. There is no meat or beans in it. That must be a typo. Can you please clarify this.
You are absolutely correct! The nutrition database generates all of those figures, so I will have to investigate and try to have them altered.
I have never heard of anything like this, but I really like all of the ingredients so I am going to have to try it. I think that I would have enjoyed some of your family dinners. I do really like it when families, (included extended) are able to get together and enjoy a meal. Thank you for sharing at Friday Favorites.
I hope you love it! Family get-togethers are the best!
Perhaps there is protein in broccoli?
Whether or not, this is a great idea for family gatherings.
Kay
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Maybe! I love this recipe, I hope you do to!
Yum! I can not wait to try this!
Yes! I hope you love it as much as we do!
YUM, sounds tasty!! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 6. Shared.
Ohhh! I love side dishes like this! delicious! Thank you for linking up w us at Creative Muster!
Blessings to you. xoxoxoxo Sharon
Thank you!
Love the idea of the Eatin’ Meetin’s – what a great way to have an informal get together! Your Cornbread Salad looks delicious, Tracie. Thank you for sharing it with the Hearth and Soul Link Party!
Looks delicious. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Thank you!!
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Thank you!!!