Crisp Green & Shredded Pork Salad

A vibrant and satisfying salad featuring tender, no-salt-added shredded pork, fresh mixed greens, crisp vegetables, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a light vinaigrette.

• Prep: 20 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.07/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Cholesterol

Tags

• no-cook
• quick
• healthy
• fresh
• tangy

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork loin (no-salt-added, pre-cooked, shredded)
• 4 cup mixed greens
• 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
• 2 celery stalks (sliced)
• 2 carrots (medium, shredded)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 0.5 cup pecans (chopped)
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded pork loin, mixed greens, red cabbage, sliced celery, shredded carrots, black beans, and chopped pecans.
3. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
4. Divide into four portions and serve immediately or refrigerate for a delicious, quick meal later.

Notes

Ensure you find true 'no-salt-added' pre-cooked pork loin to meet the low-sodium requirement. If unavailable, you can cook a raw pork loin at home without salt and then shred it.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 493
• Protein: 30.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 27.5 g
• Fat: 31.1 g
• Fiber: 8.7 g
• Sodium: 675 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 56 mg