Tomato-Cornbread Salad with Avocado and Cilantro Recipe
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Tomato-Cornbread Salad with Avocado and Cilantro

By: USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson 
"This tomato-cornbread salad -- a riff on panzella, the Italian peasant classic designed to revive stale bread -- relies on ripe, juicy tomatoes to moisten and flavor the dry bread. After salting the tomatoes, give them a little time to release their juices."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups 1/2-inch cubed cornbread made from an 8.5-ounce box mix
  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 large red onion, cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 ripe avocados cut into medium dice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 250 degrees.
  2. Place cornbread cubes on a cookie sheet with a rim; bake until bread is dried out, about 30 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  3. Salt the tomatoes, stir in the garlic and let stand until juicy, about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare remaining ingredients; toss with tomatoes. Add bread; toss. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 234 | Total Fat: 14.8g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Paula S. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe goes well with a Mexican themed dinner. I served this with chicken enchiladas and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by ONIOND   view full review
This was excellent. I used a batch of cornbread off the corn meal box, 4 large vine-on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by Mrs.Williams   view full review
I really liked this. I was making for only me for lunch so I scaled it was down and pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by marta   view full review
This was delicious! The sweetness of the cornbread contrasts nicely with the other flavors. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by Becca   view full review
Fun way to use up left over cornbread. Amazing salad; just make sure to eat it right after you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by Liz   view full review
This is AMAZING!! It has such great flavor...I even burnt my cornbread and it was still sooo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by jmkolbet   view full review
This is fantastic as is! However if you want to make it incredible...add some crumbled bacon....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by NICENISE   view full review
this was the first time that i made this dish. just found it off the web site and tried for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by marljong Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Clever idea--using cornbread! The dressing can be kicked up a notch; I added mint,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by xiaocupcake   view full review
Very good! I added some balsamic vinegar and I would say that this is a great side dish but...

 

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