Pork And Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Pork And Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless pork chops thinly-cut, 1/4-inch thick, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup quinoa; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 1 head romaine lettuce cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1/2 cup queso fresco OR feta cheese; 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced; 1 lime zested and juiced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1/2 cucumber cut into bite-sized pieces; salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces boneless pork chops thinly-cut, 1/4-inch thick, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup quinoa
3 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 head romaine lettuce cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup queso fresco OR feta cheese
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1 lime zested and juiced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cucumber cut into bite-sized pieces
salt
black pepper

1
Combine the quinoa and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and let the quinoa cook until all the water is evaporated.
2
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add pork and sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked to 145 degrees F., about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic 1 minute before it's done. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
3
On a large platter, arrange the lettuce.
4
In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, queso fresco, red onion, lime zest and juice, cherry tomatoes and English cucumber. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the quinoa over the lettuce, followed by the sauteed pork.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces boneless pork chops thinly-cut, 1/4-inch thick, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 cup quinoa, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pork And Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pork And Quinoa Salad

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