Whole30 Carnitas Taco Salad

Over the weekend we made Carnitas Taco Salad. Oh man this was one of my Whole30 meals so far. It's delicious, filling and really really good as leftovers. I made the same pork as before (Carnitas Tacos) except I reduced the cayenne pepper. Last time Tommy had a spicy bite and burst into tears. So this time it was more mild but still had a little spice. I made an Whole30 compliant Avocado Lime Dressing. My usual favorite Creamy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette contains sugar. And we still had Wholly Guacamole instead of whole avocados. I didn't really miss the cheese or tortilla with this taco salad. 

Whole30 Carnitas Taco Salads

Layer the following:

Lettuce

Sauteed Peppers and Onions

Carnitas

Tomato and Onion Relish

Guacamole

Avocado Lime Dressing

Sauteed Peppers and Onions

3 bell peppers (a mix of red, yellow or orange)

1 large onion

1 Tbsp oil

1/2 Tbsp garlic pepper (or a mix of dry minced garlic and red pepper flakes)

1/2 tsp salt

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium/medium low heat.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and saute until the peppers and onion caramelizes. 

Carnitas

3.5 lb Boneless Country Style Ribs
1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 Tbsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt

1. Optional: Line Crock Pot with liner.
2. Combine all ingredients and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
3. Shred pork, discarding any big chunks of fat.
4. Using a gravy separator, separate out the fat and add the juices back to the pork.

Tomato and Onion Relish

1/4 of a medium onion, finely diced

3 Roma tomatoes, diced

1/4 tsp salt

Squeeze of lime juice

Combine in a small bowl.

Whole30 Avocado Lime Dressing

1/4 cup avocado oil

2 Tbsp guacamole

2 Tbsp lime juice

1 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth.