This BBQ Pulled Pork Salad Bowl recipe combines tender, flavorful pulled pork with fresh greens and colorful vegetables, making it a satisfying and easy salad recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings.
With its bold flavors and vibrant ingredients, this salad recipe will impress your guests while being simple to prepare.
Delicious BBQ Pulled Pork Salad Bowl
This hearty salad features tender pulled pork piled atop a bed of mixed greens, topped with cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and drizzled with a tangy BBQ dressing. It’s a complete meal that takes about 1.5 hours from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pulled pork (cooked and shredded)
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, romaine, or your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pulled Pork: If not using pre-cooked pulled pork, slow-cook pork shoulder in BBQ sauce until tender, about 8 hours on low in a slow cooker, then shred.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens. Top with shredded pulled pork, cherry tomatoes, corn, sliced red onion, and shredded cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle Ranch dressing or vinaigrette and additional BBQ sauce over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to combine flavors. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 bowls
- Calories: 480kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
