Southwestern Chicken Salad

A simple, filling salad when you need that southwestern kick.

Southwestern Chicken Salad
Recipe adapted from For the Love of Cooking
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy



Southwestern Chicken Salad

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice from one fresh lime

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon oregano

Shredded lettuce

Grape tomatoes

Small red bell pepper

1/2 cup black beans

1/2 cup corn

1 diced avocado

Sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. MIX together the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano.  Set aside for roughly 30 minutes.  (For the Love of Cooking suggests using a blender for the dressing...mixing vigorously worked for us though!)
2. ADD tomatoes, avocado, bell pepper, black beans, corn, and cheese to lettuce.
3. TOP with your the cilantro dressing (cilantro lime vinaigrette).  Enjoy!

*Note - We kept everything separate and added individually.  This worked well for us, and made keeping the dressing for leftovers really easy!

Sorry for the pictures - we just had our cell phones!

Cuban Pork - Okay, Cuban seasoned pork...the pork was actually American

This tender pork was perfect for a Cuban sandwich, but could be a great main dish too

Cuban Pork

Recipe adapted from Tyler Florence
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Cuban Pork

• 1 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston Butt)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 lime
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
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Directions

1. COMBINE pork and 1/2 of each of the following: cumin, oregano, onion, orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, and bay leaves in an airtight container.  Allow pork to marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. SET a pressure cooker over medium low heat and add olive oil.  Allow to warm up.
3. ADD garlic and crushed red pepper as oil heats.  Place remaining onion on bottom of the pressure cooker.
4. PLACE pork on top of onions, and pour in marinade.  Pour in remaining cumin, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, and bay leaf.  
5. SECURE pressure cooker and cook according to instructions, until pork is tender and done.
6. SLICE into strips and enjoy!