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Ingredients
- 1 batch cornbread, cut into 2 1/2cm cubes, recipe follows
- 1 (415g) tin red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 (430g) tin corn kernels, drained
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped
- 1 large green pepper, finely Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped
- 3 large tomatoes, Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped
- 2 Measurement: Cup A cup is an American imperial measurement used to measure all your ingredients, from milk and water through to flour, fruit and vegetables. Search online for metric conversions. I know this Buy cups cups Technique: Grate Shredding a large ingredient to produce small, evenly-sized morsels. You can grate ingredients using a grating disc fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 (250ml) bottle ranch dressing
- Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
For the cornbread:
- 8 tbsps vegetable oil, plus 4 tbsps for greasing tin
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- 2 eggs
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- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Method
How to make Southern cornbread salad
1) In the bottom of a large glass bowl, place the cornbread cubes. Layer the beans, sweetcorn, onion, green pepper, tomatoes and cheese on top of the cornbread.
2) Spread the ranch dressing evenly over the cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Cornbread:
1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Generously coat a cast iron frying pan with up to 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Preheat the pan either in the oven or on the hob over a medium-high heat.
2) Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until combined.
3) Pour the batter into the preheated cast iron pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. If making individual cornbreads in smaller pans, they will require a shorter cooking time.
Yield: 8 servings