Cancun Carnitas Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

CANCUN CARNITAS SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Carnitas, a type of fried pork, are a household staple in the Mexican kitchen with its unique and authentic texture and flavor rooted in the tradi- tional cooking methods from Michoacan. Richly seasoned, slow braised and deep-fried, Carnitas make a flavorful and filling main course, but they are also used as ingredients in many other authentic Mexican dishes like tamales, tacos, tortas and burritos. Carnitas are tradition- ally served accompanied by cilantro, salsa and refried beans.

12 10 5 Minutes Minutes Servings Prep Time Cook Time INGREDIENTS 15 oz Bag Prepared Spring Salad Mix PREPARATION

3 Each: Red Onion And Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Heat the Del Real Foods® Carnitas by following the instructions on the package. Evenly divide Into Wedges salad mix onto 5 plates. Top each salad with red 5 Sliced Radishes onion, bell peppers, radishes and sliced avocado. Evenly divide and place Del Real Foods® Carnitas 2 Medium Ripe Avocados, Peeled And Sliced in the center of each salad. Drizzle with desired amount of citrus vinaigrette over entire salad. 15 oz. Package Del Real Foods® Carnitas Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immedi- 18 oz Citrus Vinaigrette (See Recipe Below) ately.

6 Tsp Chopped Cilantro CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: In small bowl, whisk Del Real Foods® Salsa De 1 1/2 Cups Del Real Foods® Salsa De Molcajete Roja Molcajete Roja and remaining dressing ingredients together; blend well. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 Cup Olive Oil until ready to serve. Whisk dressing well before serving. 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

1 Teaspoons Grated Orange Zest

1/4 Teaspoon Each: Salt And Minced Fresh Garlic