Pork Fajita Salad Recipes

PORK FAJITA WRAPS

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.

PORK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Clean and slice the onions into long strips. Slice the peppers into long strips as well. Place peppers and onions in a large bowl, sprinkle 1 1/2 tbsp of the fajita mix over the onions and peppers and toss.
• Clean and slice the pork tenderloin into long strips and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of fajita mix over the pork and stir to make sure each piece of pork is seasoned well.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat and add the pork to it. Cook the pork for 5 to 10 minutes until it's fully cooked, and it's slightly charred, but not burned.
• Remove the pork from skillet, and wipe the skillet clean.
• Add another tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and heat it up. Add the onion and pepper mixture and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is caramelized and the peppers are soft. Add the pork back to the skillet, mix with peppers and onions and cook for a minute.
• To make the guacamole, mash the avocados in a small bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
• Assemble the tortillas, add some pork, onion, peppers, and top with avocado. Garnish with cilantro if preferred.

PULLED PORK FAJITA SALAD

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.

SHREDDED PORK FAJITA TACOS

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.

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WITH CUMIN-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• (This can be done well in advance) In bowl, combine all dressing ingredients: Oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper, ginger and ground cumin. Whisk together well, then set aside.
• Make marinade for chicken: In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil, garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar and lime/lemon juice.
• Add chicken to the marinade, then cover and chill for about 20 minutes.
• Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet on high heat and add 1 Tablespoon of oil. Then add onions cook onions until almost soft. Then add bell peppers. Sear the peppers and onion until slightly charred. Add the minced jalapenos (optional).
• Remove pepper and onion mixture to bowl. Put aside.
• In same pan, add the marinated chicken. DO NOT add the excess marinade juices because it will make the chicken less charred and crispy. But if you want a more wet fajita mixture, you can add the excess marinade.
• Cook chicken until done, then add pepper/onion mixture back into the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 1 more minute or until onions are hot and the mixture is combined well.
• Allow the chicken fajitas to cool.
• When serving, toss fresh lettuce with cumin lime dressing. Add salad to plate and top off with chicken fajitas and fresh tomato salsa.

PORK FAJITA SALAD

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.

BARBEQUE PORK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine pork strips, cumin, and garlic pepper blend in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake until pork is coated.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in barbeque sauce; simmer until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
• Serve pork mixture over flour tortillas.

QUICK AND EASY PORK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Heat tortillas according to package directions.
• Slice onion and peppers, set aside.
• Cut pork into thin strips and place in a bowl. Toss pork with seasoning, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add the pork in small batches and cook just until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Set cooked pork aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan and cook onions 1-2 minutes, stir in peppers and cook 2 minutes more.
• Add pork and cook until heated through, do not overcook the pork.

PORK FAJITAS

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.

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• MARINADE: In a large freezer bag, whisk together all of the Chicken Fajita Marinade ingredients. Remove ¼ cup to a separate freezer bag and add the bell peppers and onions. To the first bag, add the chicken and turn to evenly coat. Marinate the chicken and the vegetables in the refrigerator for 4 hours up to overnight.
• DRESSING: Make the dressing while the chicken is marinating so it has time to chill. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add additional lime juice for a tangier dressing and cayenne pepper for a spicier dressing.

GRILLED FAJITA SALAD

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.

ROASTED PORK FAJITA SALAD WITH COCONUT LIME DRESSING

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.

FAJITA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat cooking spray in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes stirring occasionally until browned and at 165°F internal heat. Remove and set aside on a plate covered.
• Add olive oil, bell peppers and onion to the pan and cook until softened, stirring often.
• Follow instructions on the fajita mix and add the mix in with water along with the chicken and stir. Let heat for 3 minutes
• Add Chicken, vegetables, avocado and cheese to the lettuce in a large bowl. Toss until mixed. Serve in individual bowls and dress with your favorite dressing, salsa and cheese. Squeeze on a little lime juice. Enjoy!