Whole30 Day 12: Chipotle Carnitas Salad

Let's be real.  Sometimes you have to eat out.

Chipotle Carnitas Salad:

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• local, fresh lettuce
• naturally raised pork
• no rice
• no beans
• grilled fajita veggies: bell peppers, onions, oregano
• tomatillo-green chili salsa: fire-roasted tomatillos, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, red onion, cilantro, garlic, cumin, oregano
• pico de gallo
• guacamole
• no cheese
• no sour cream
• no corn salsa

Whole30 Day 2: Steak Fajita Salad

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When I came across grass-fed hanger steak in my freezer I looked up how to cook it and realized it would make great fajitas.

Marinade Ingredients:

• hanger or flank steak, sliced 
• 1/4 C EVOO
• 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
• salt
• pepper
• 3-4 smashed garlic

Salad Ingredients:

• fajita Veggies:  bell peppers, onions, zucchini, etc
• salad greens
• guacamole

Marinade Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a giant ziploc bag and mix well.
2. Allow to refrigerate for at least 6 but not more than 8 hours, turning once halfway through.

Salad Directions:

1. Sauté veggies in EVOO until al dente, not mushy
2. Add salt and cumin (optional) to taste, remove from pan, and set aside
3. Add steak to same pan and cook to desired temp.
4. Place salad greens on each plate
5. Add sautéed fajita veggies
6. Top with steak and guacamole