8-10cupscooked cornbread, cut into 1-inch pieces and loosely measured *
1cupbacon, cooked and crumbled
2cupsmulticolored cherry tomatoes, halved
2cupscorn kernels, canned or frozen and thawed (pat dry)
30ouncescanned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (2 cans)
3scallions, trimmed and cut diagonally
Dressing:
4tablespoonsdry Ranch dressing mix (2 packets or 2 batches homemade)
2cupswhole milk
2cupsmayonnaise
1cupbuttermilk
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsfresh flat parsley, minced
2tablespoonsfresh dill, minced
1fresh lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, black eyed peas and apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar and black pepper, tossing to coat. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
When ready to assemble, remove the bell pepper mixture and drain any excess liquid. Make the dressing (below). Prepare the other items to easily assemble in the trifle dish or other large glass bowl.
Spread about ½ cup of the dressing in the bottom of the bowl. Add about 2 cups of the cornbread, topped with 2 tablespoons of crumbled bacon, ½ cup of the cut tomatoes, ½ cup of the corn and ½ cup of the bell pepper mixture. Measurements do not have to be exact.
Top these first layers with about 1 cup of the dressing and repeat, attempting to layer evenly into 3 even sections, ending with another drizzle of the dressing. Top with scallions when ready to serve.
Dressing:
In a mixing bowl using a whisk, combine the dry ranch seasoning mix, milk, mayonnaise, butter, apple cider vinegar, parsley, dill and the juice and zest of one fresh lemon. Blend until well mixed. This can be made ahead of time, covered and refrigerated up to 1 day in advance. Whisk briskly to mix before using.
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Notes
Cornbread can be purchased cooked at your local bakery in the form of loaf bread or muffins or use 2 boxes of Jiffy cornbead mix or use our homemade Jiffy blend to make your own!