Recipe: Cornbread Salad with Smoked Chile Vinaigrette

Cornbread Salad with Smoked Chile Vinaigrette

3 cups stale cornbread, 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup finely sliced green onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (Calovata or Da-Vinci are good)
1-2 Pureed canned chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Kosher Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread cornbread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until crispy.

Place the cornbread in a large bowl and add the peppers, onions and garlic.

Mix together the vinaigrette ingredients, add to the cornbread mixture and toss to combine. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.