Chipotle Lime Carnitas Salad
Experience a burst of flavors with this Chipotle Lime Carnitas Salad, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with smoky chipotle and zesty lime. Nestled on a bed of vibrant greens and topped with creamy avocado, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 6 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot skillet until browned on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add chopped chipotle peppers, minced garlic, lime juice, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Cook on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender. Shred the pork in the cooker to soak up juices.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, diced avocado, and sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over salad before serving. Top with shredded carnitas and cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding black beans for protein or roasted corn for sweetness. For added freshness, let the salad rest for about 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.