Flavorful Pork Taco Salad
This flavorful pork taco salad is a fresh, delicious way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal. Loaded with seasoned ground pork, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and vibrant toppings, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Quick to make and full of bold flavors, it’s a recipe the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the Ground Pork: 1 lb ground pork
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Rice: 1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
For the Salad: 4 large flour tortillas
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pico de gallo or salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips
For the Cilantro Lime Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Prepare the Ground Pork: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cooked through. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in tomato paste and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2
Make the Cilantro Lime Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
3
Prepare the Cilantro Lime Dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
4
Assemble the Salad: Place a tortilla on a large plate or shallow bowl. Add a layer of cilantro lime rice, followed by the black beans. Top with romaine lettuce, seasoned ground pork, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and black olives. Sprinkle with tortilla strips or crumbled chips. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing.
5
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful taco salad!
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