I made this side dish for the 4th of July last week and not a single bite was left. I’ve made this before, but don’t make it nearly enough. No one really knew what it was and then suddenly was going back for seconds. It’s a “salad” but more of a side dish that you eat with a fork, and trust me when I say it is SO freaking good. And really pretty in a trifle dish as well.
{every time I use a trifle I think of the Friends episode: theres a layer of jam, a layer of lady fingers, beef sautéed with peas and onions….}
anyways……
This is a great summer side dish, especially with burgers or brats!
Layered Mexican Salad
1 package hidden valley ranch mix
1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper chopped
1/2 cup green onion chopped
2 cans red kidney beans drained
10 strips bacon, fried
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 (17 oz) cans corn, drained
1 Box jiffy cornbread mix
4 oz chopped green chilis
1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper chopped
1/2 cup green onion chopped
2 cans red kidney beans drained
10 strips bacon, fried
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 (17 oz) cans corn, drained
1 Box jiffy cornbread mix
4 oz chopped green chilis
Make the cornbread adding the green chilis, cool and crumble
In a 3 quart container ( a clear bowl or trifle works great) layer
half of the cornbread
Mix together the ranch mix, mayo and sour cream. Set aside.
Mix the tomatoes, green onion, and green pepper. Set aside.
Layer 1/2 beans, tomato mixture, bacon, cheese, corn, and dressing on
top of the cornbread.
Repeat with remaining cornbread and other ingredients.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Get a big old spoon for the layers, and dig in!
I also made the healthy summer macaroni salad I posted about a bit ago.
It was great – and a nice change from the heavy pasta salads that I am used to.
xoxo
Yum!! Love a good seven layer dip!! Such a summer holiday treat. Xo
The layered Mexican salad looks delish, as the macaroni salad. I love eating cold pasta and salads in the summer.
thanks for the recipe, I love a layered salad 🙂
yum that looks SO good!
I love me some good Mexican dip… this looks delicious!!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Delicious!!! You know where you can get great Mexican food? Dallas..you guys should come visit 😉
That looks SO GOOD. (Love the trifle episode on Friends too, lol!)
Yum this looks SO good – I have to try!
xo,
Brooke
http://www.decorgreat.blogspot.com
yum! I'm def trying that dip. Thanks for sharing!
-eelsay
http://www.theluxuryrehab.com
That mexican dip looks delicious! THanks for sharing!
Mexican food is always healthy and delicious this salad is looking awesome.