Ensalada de Carnitas con Aguacate y Pepitas (Pork and Avocado Salad)
Crisp pork on cool lettuce with avocado, cucumber, radish and toasted pumpkin seeds, dressed with a creamy avocado salsa.
Made with Creamy avocado salsa and Carnitas (slow cooked pork). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Crisp the carnitas (see the base recipe) in a hot dry frying pan for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden at the edges and steaming hot all the way through.
3 min 30 s - 2
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until they pop.
2 min - 3
Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, radish, tomato and onion on four plates or a large platter.
- 4
Top with warm carnitas and scatter with the pumpkin seeds.
- 5
Thin the creamy avocado salsa (see the base recipe) with a splash of water so it can be drizzled, spoon it over and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Serve the pork warm so it contrasts with the cold leaves.
- Salt the tomatoes lightly and leave for 5 minutes to draw out flavour.
- Thin the avocado salsa to a drizzle with a little cold water.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten immediately. Keep the dressing covered with cling film pressed on its surface in the fridge for 1 day.
Questions
Can I use another meat?
Yes. Shredded chicken or turkey works, but the base is designed around pork carnitas.
Is it dairy free?
Yes, the avocado salsa is dairy free in the base recipe, as long as you do not add cheese.
Can I add beans?
Yes. A handful of black beans make it more filling, though it will no longer be low in carbohydrate.
More made with creamy avocado salsa
Tacos de Coliflor Asada (Roasted Cauliflower Tacos)
GFDFEFTostadas de Chorizo con Papa (Chorizo and Potato Tostadas with Avocado Salsa)
GFDFEFTostadas de Camarón y Pepino (Prawn and Cucumber Tostadas)
DFEFNFBrochetas de Pollo Asado con Piña (Chicken and Pineapple Skewers)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.