Pulled Pork, Cabbage and Arugula Salad
Pulled pork, cabbage and arugula salad is made from, you guessed it, pulled pork, cabbage and arugula along with shredded carrot, cilantro and sliced almonds. This hearty and filling salad is drizzled with a tangy and spicy Citrus Lime Vinaigrette for an extra kick of flavor. The impetus for this salad was me trying to get creative with what to do with my leftover slow cooker pulled pork.
The great thing about this salad is that it’s hearty and filling. It’s perfect those cold winter months when you’re using your slow cooker more often and you can use warm or cold pulled pork in this recipe. Cabbage is a great vegetable and strong enough to hold up to all the flavors from the marinated pulled pork and spicy Citrus Lime Vinaigrette. Bonus – the heartiness and durability of the ingredients in this salad mean you can make it ahead of time and it won’t wilt down too much.
In fact, I think this salad recipe is one that gets even better after it’s had time to sit. The jalapeno, lime and cilantro from the vinaigrette meld beautifully with all the other ingredients. It’s tasty, flavorful, filling and an all-around great main course salad recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups pulled pork
- 3 cups sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 recipe Citrus Lime Vinaigrette