Pork carnitas simmered in tomatillo salsa, with steamed rice, Tajin spice, crisp greens, sweet chipotle dressing, Napa cabbage, black beans, jicama, cotija cheese, roasted corn, red peppers, avocado, pickled radish, jalapeño, and cilantro.

In a large pot, add the pork shoulder, tomatillo salsa, garlic cloves, onion, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Prepare the Pork

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours until the pork is tender and can be shredded easily.

Simmer

Remove the pork from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot to soak up the flavors for an additional 15 minutes.

Shred the Pork

In a large bowl, combine steamed rice, mixed greens, Napa cabbage, black beans, jicama, roasted corn, red peppers, and Tajín seasoning. Toss to combine.

Prepare the Salad Base

Top the salad base with shredded pork carnitas, diced avocado, sliced pickled radish, and sliced jalapeño.

Add the Toppings

Sprinkle cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the top.

Sprinkle with Cheese

In a small bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, chipotle sauce, honey, and lime juice until smooth.

Make the Dressing

Drizzle the sweet chipotle dressing over the assembled salad bowl before serving.

Serve

pork shoulder

tomatillo salsa

garlic cloves

onion

cumin

salt

black pepper

steamed rice

Tajín seasoning

mixed greens

Napa cabbage

black beans

jicama

cotija cheese

roasted corn

red peppers

avocado

pickled radish

jalapeño

cilantro

plain yogurt

chipotle sauce

honey

lime juice

Pork Carnitas Salad Bowl

Make Pork Carnitas Salad Bowl Recipe in just 3h . Pork carnitas simmered in tomatillo salsa, with steamed rice, Tajin spice, crisp greens, sweet chipotle dressing, Napa cabbage, black beans, jicama, cotija cheese, roasted corn, red peppers, avocado, pickled radish, jalapeño, and cilantro.

Pork Carnitas Salad Bowl Recipe

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