Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad
Description
My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado.
Ingredient
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup corn, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
Direction
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the dried oregano, garlic powder, and chili powder. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin.
4. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5. Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
6. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
7. Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat.
8. Top the salad with the sliced pork tenderloin and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce and a drizzle of olive oil. Drizzle this mixture over the salad.
10. Serve the BBQ pork cobb salad immediately and enjoy! You can also add more toppings such as chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, or diced bell peppers if desired.
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