Best Warm Pork Fajita Salad Recipes

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STEAK FAJITA SALAD



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Hot strips of seasoned beef top this salad dressed with Southwest Fiesta Dressing.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces beef steak, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons dry fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup sliced red or green bell peppers
⅓ cup sliced onion
1 (11 ounce) package DOLE® Just Lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
¼ cup drained canned black beans
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Southwest Fiesta Dressing (recipe below)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef strips with fajita seasoning. Saute beef in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add peppers and onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Divide lettuce on 2 large plates. Spoon beef mixture over lettuce and arrange tomatoes, beans, olives and cheese over each. Serve with Southwest Fiesta Dressing, to taste. Refrigerate leftovers.

PULLED PORK FAJITA SALAD



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This Pulled Pork Fajita Salad is the perfect way to transform leftover pulled pork into a healthy new lunch or dinner. A pineapple black bean salsa and a light cilantro-lime dressing add extra flavor!

Provided by Lindsay

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound leftover pulled pork
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
5-6 cups leaf lettuce, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 an avocado, sliced
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced pineapple canned in 100% juice (drained but juice reserved)
1/2 cup diced red peppers
1/2 cup diced onion
2-3 Tbsp cilantro (minced)
juice from 1/2 a lime
sprinkle of kosher salt
juice from 1 lime (approx 2 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp oil (i used avocado oil)
1 Tbsp minced cilantro
3 Tbsp pineapple juice (reserved from can)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the black beans, diced pineapple (don't forget to reserve the juice), diced peppers and onions, juice from half a lime, 1 Tbsp cilantro and a pinch of salt and set aside.
  • In a hot skillet, saute thinly sliced peppers and onions in a little oil over high heat until slightly charred and softened.
  • In a small bowl or jar, combine juice from one lime, oil, pineapple juice and cilantro and mix or shake well. Taste and add more pineapple juice to sweeten if needed.
  • Divide lettuce between two bowls. Top each bowl with approx 4 oz pulled pork, pepper and onion mixture, pineapple salsa and avocado.
  • Serve with dressing.

PORK FAJITA SALAD



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For a refreshing take on fajitas, try this savory salad suggested by Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "Your crowd will love the festive layers and creamy guacamole," Iola assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick, about 1-1/2 pounds)
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 ripe avocados, peeled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/3 cups salsa
2 cups sour cream
Sliced ripe olives and green onions

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients. Add pork chops. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain, discarding marinade. Grill chops, uncovered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. Thinly slice pork; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil; stir in rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Cool. , Meanwhile, for guacamole, mash avocados with lemon juice. Stir in the tomato, jalapeno, cilantro and onion. In a 5-qt. glass salad bowl, layer lettuce, beans, cheese, pork and guacamole. Spread with salsa. Combine rice and sour cream; spread over salsa. Garnish with olives and green onions.

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GRILLED FAJITA SALAD



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Shake up some Margaritas (limeade for the kids) and slather grilled corn on the cob with cumin-seasoned butter. For dessert, top fudge brownies with coffee ice cream and Kahlúa.

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 pounds thin-sliced boneless pork loin chops
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/3 cups bottled citrus vinaigrette
3 small bell peppers (a mix of green, red, and yellow), quartered lengthwise
1 large onion, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices
8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
2 cups broken tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (high heat). Place pork in shallow dish. Sprinkle pork on both sides with chili powder and salt. Pour 2/3 cup vinaigrette over pork. Let marinate 10 minutes. Place peppers and onion slices on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with 1/3 cup vinaigrette.
  • Grill vegetables until tender, turning often, about 8 minutes total. Remove pork from vinaigrette. Grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board. Thinly slice meat across grain. Separate onion slices into rings and cut peppers into strips.
  • Toss lettuce in large bowl with remaining 1/3 cup vinaigrette. Divide among 4 plates. Top with pork and vegetables. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.

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