Pork fajita salad is a Mexican-inspired dish that combines the flavors of grilled pork, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It's a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a potluck. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, there's a pork fajita salad recipe out there that will suit your taste and skill level. Read on to discover the best pork fajita salad recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PORK FAJITAS
These are so easy, and so delicious! They cook up very quickly. Tender pork with onions, peppers, garlic, lime juice...well, you get the idea. From The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook, with a few changes.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add pork, sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Cook, and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add peppers, onion, garlic, cumin and fajita seasoning, continue to cook until the vegetables are crips-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lime juice, and saute for about 2 more minutes.
- To serve, roll 3/4 cup meat mixture in each tortilla and garnish as desired.
- I like to put the meat and tortillas in a platter and bring it to the table, and let everyone make up their own.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 735.7, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 29.4
PORK FAJITA SALAD
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
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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STEAK FAJITA SALAD
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
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.
CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, chili flakes, salt, romaine lettuce, avocado
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, bell peppers, onion, salt, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for five minutes, stirring constantly.
- Flip the chicken, and cook for another five minutes, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are slightly soft. Remove from heat and slice the chicken into strips.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, chili, and salt, stirring until evenly mixed.
- In a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with the chicken, peppers & onions, avocado, and dressing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 16 grams
PORK FAJITA WRAPS
Lime juice, cumin, onion and bell pepper wrap up a bundle of great flavor in these no-fuss "fajita-wiches".
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 36m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix lime juice, cumin, salt and garlic in shallow glass or plastic dish. Stir in pork. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 15 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
- Remove pork from marinade; reserve marinade. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 3 minutes, stirring once. Stir in onion, bell peppers and marinade. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and peppers are crisp-tender.
- Place one-fourth of the pork mixture on center of each tortilla. Fold one end of tortilla up about 1 inch over pork mixture; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold remaining end down.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg
SHREDDED PORK FAJITA TACOS
A very quick and easy recipe. I actually stumbled across this by using leftovers. My family of 7 likes it so much that we have it a few times a month. Even the youngest child can join in the preparation by getting the toppings ready. A wonderful use of any type of leftover meat.
Provided by coopfor3
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 24m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion and green pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add shredded pork, water, and fajita seasoning; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Place tortillas in a skillet over low heat until warmed, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove tortillas from the skillet. Spoon shredded pork mixture into tortillas; top with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 1264.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
PULLED PORK FAJITA SALAD
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
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.
ROASTED PORK FAJITA SALAD WITH COCONUT LIME DRESSING
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large mixing bowl or a large plastic bag, combine oil, spices, sea salt and black pepper.
- Add the pork, peppers and onions to the mixture and combine with a wooden spoon (or close the bag and shake vigorously) until fully coated.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of a large, rimmed baking sheet.
- Spread pork and vegetables on the parchment paper, place in oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until pork is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine salad dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Fasten the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well combined.
- Top salad greens with pork and vegetable mixture, and drizzle with dressing to serve. Garnish with cilantro and fresh lime wedges if desired.
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GRILLED FAJITA SALAD
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
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.
PORK FAJITAS
My family likes to take a break from traditional beef dishes by substituting pork. Since we are big fans of Mexican food, these fajitas are a much-requested menu item.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut pork into 4x1/2x1/4-in. strips; set aside. In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, seasoned salt and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Add pork; cover or close bag and chill for 1-2 hours. , In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork with marinade, onion and green pepper in oil until pork is not longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Place about 3/4 cup filling down the center of each tortilla; top with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream if desired. Fold in sides of tortillas and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork. Skirt steak or flank steak are both good choices for fajitas, as they are relatively thin and cook quickly. If you are using a thicker cut of meat, such as a pork chop, you will need to pound it thin before cooking.
- Marinate the pork. Marinating the pork in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own. Some popular ingredients for pork fajita marinades include lime juice, orange juice, garlic, chili powder, and cumin.
- Cook the pork over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the meat while keeping the inside juicy. You can cook the pork in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.
- Slice the pork thinly against the grain. This will make it easier to eat and will help to prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Serve the pork fajitas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.
Conclusion:
Pork fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover pork. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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