Southwest Pork And Bean Salad Recipes

SOUTHWEST SHREDDED PORK SALAD

Steps:

• Place pork in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix cider, green chiles, garlic, salt, pepper sauce, chili powder, pepper, cumin and oregano; pour over pork. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast from slow cooker; discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Arrange salad greens on a large serving platter. Top with pork, black beans, tomatoes, onion, corn and cheese. Serve with salad dressing. Freeze option: Place shredded pork in a freezer container; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

PORK CHOPS WITH BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 cups cold water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon each sugar and salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Prick the pork a few times with a fork, then soak in the brine 15 minutes; remove and pat dry. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green and wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and corn; cook 1 minute. Drain the vegetables, rinse under cold water and pat dry. Transfer to a bowl and add the kidney beans. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet; heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and cook until absorbed. Whisk in 1/2 cup water, half of the parsley, the mustard, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and salt to taste. Simmer 3 minutes, then toss with the vegetables. Add the remaining parsley and season with salt and pepper.
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SOUTHWESTERN PORK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pork, beans, onion, green pepper, tomato and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.

PORK 'N' BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Refrigerate leftovers.

PORK AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix it all together and chill for 30 minutes. Then it's ready to eat.

SOUTHWEST PORK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
• In shallow roasting pan, place pork on rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F (medium doneness) and pork has slight blush of pink in center. Cool pork; cut into slices.
• Arrange salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms and peas on large serving plate. Top with pork. Serve with dressing.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt and cumin. Pour dressing over the bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover salad and chill for at least 2 hours.

SOUTHWEST PORK AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, water, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour over pork mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.