HAM AND WHITE BEAN CORNBREAD SALAD

Ham and white beans are one of my favorite Southern combinations so I used that concept to come up with this tasty cornbread salad. Let’s just say, this salad is totally worth making a batch of cornbread for. This is a recipe everyone will be begging for!

BUTTERMILK DRESSING

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

½ cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried dill

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

SALAD

1 (8 ½-ounce) package cornbread mix, prepared and cubed

2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups chopped tomatoes

½ cup sliced green onions, divided

1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed

1 ½ cups cubed ham

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 ½ cups freshly shredded Cheddar cheese

For the dressing, in a medium bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, pepper, and salt.

For the salad, fill the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish with the cornbread cubes. Layer on the remaining ingredients, starting with the beans, tomatoes, ¼ cup of the green onions, corn, ham, green peppers, and cheese. Spread the dressing on top of the cheese, and top the salad with the remaining ¼ cup green onions. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.

MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS.