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Carb Smart Fiesta Pork Salad

Carb Smart Fiesta Pork Salad

with Charred Corn Salsa and Chipotle Crema
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Calories
: 
710 kcal
Protein
: 
31g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Sulphites

Sweet, spicy and tangy flavors hold court in tihs recipe! Ground pork is sauteed in a smoky Tex-Mex paste then tossed over fresh spring mix studded with charred corn and tomato salsa. A cooling chipotle crema brings a welcome brightness!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Ground Pork

42.5 g

Tortilla Chips

113 g

Spring Mix

113 g

Corn Kernels

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Green Onion

1 unit(s)

Lime

3 tbsp

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Chipotle Sauce

(Contains: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Soy)

1 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Puree

(Contains: Mustard)

1 tbsp

Rice Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

1 unit(s)

¼ tsp

Sugar*

1.5 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

Calories710 kcal
Fat44 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate50 g
Sugar16 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein31 g
Cholesterol90 mg
Sodium1150 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Large Bowl
•Zester
•Measuring Spoons
•Baking Sheet
•Medium Bowl
•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

Before starting, preheat the broiler to high.Wash and dry all produce. Peel, then cut red onion into 1/4-inch pieces.Zest, then juice lime.Cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.Thinly slice green onions.Add vinegar, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. (NOTE: This is your dressing.)

Char corn
2

Add corn, red onions, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Broil in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway, until lightly charred, 6-7 min.Transfer veggies to a medium bowl.

Cook pork
3

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.When hot, add pork to the dry pan. Cook, breaking up pork into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Add Tex-Mex paste and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 30 sec.

Make salsa and crema
4

Meanwhile, add tomatoes, half the green onions and 2 tsp (4 tsp) lime juice to the bowl of corn. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.Add chipotle sauce, sour cream and lime zest to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Finish and serve
5

Cut one corner of the pack of tortilla chips. Lightly crush half the chips (use all for 4 ppl).Add spring mix to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat.Divide salad between plates.Top with pork, corn salsa and crushed chips.Dollop with chipotle crema and sprinkle remaining green onions over top.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Sep 2026
  • Flavour: The chipotle crema and charred corn are the flavour highlights, bringing a smoky, tangy kick that ties the dish together; some found the heat level higher than expected.
  • Ease of prep: Quick to make overall, though the multiple bowls and separate steps for the dressing, salsa, and crema added more prep time than some anticipated.
  • Suggestions: Use only half the onion to avoid it overpowering the other flavours, and reduce the chipotle sauce if you prefer a milder heat. Adding cheese or avocado rounds out the dish nicely, as several reviewers noted.
  • Leftovers: The salad does not hold up well the next day once dressed, as the greens wilt and the chips go soft — best enjoyed fresh.
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