BBQ Salad

Name: BBQ Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 c. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp. ketchup; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. liquid smoke (optional); 3 c. cubed cornbread (1-inch cubes); 1/4 c. melted butter; 2 tbsp. mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 2 c. shredded red cabbage; 1 c. matchstick carrots; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 5-oz. container spring mix lettuce; 1 lb. pulled pork; 1/2 c. dill pickle slices; 1/2 c. fried onions (such as French's)

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By Josh MillerPublished: May 16, 2022

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Caitlin Bensel

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

The next time a craving for barbecue hits, give this BBQ salad a try! It's a deliciously hearty salad piled high with pulled pork from your local barbecue joint, crunchy cabbage and carrots, crispy fried onions, and a drizzle of zingy barbecue vinaigrette. Pick up some cornbread for the croutons, or bake up Ree Drummond's Skillet Cornbread to make your own.

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Ingredients

For the Dressing:

1/3 cup
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp.
ketchup
1 Tbsp.
brown sugar
1 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp.
smoked paprika
1/4 tsp.
ground black pepper
1/4 tsp.
liquid smoke (optional)

For the Salad:

3 cups
cubed cornbread (1-inch cubes)
1/4 cup
melted butter
2 Tbsp.
mayonnaise
2 Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
2 cups
shredded red cabbage
1 cup
matchstick carrots
1/2 tsp.
ground black pepper
1
5-oz. container spring mix lettuce
1 lb.
pulled pork
1/2 cup
dill pickle slices
1/2 cup
fried onions (such as French's)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Step 2For the dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, pepper, and liquid smoke in a small jar. Shake vigorously, and set aside.
3. Step 3For the salad: Gently toss the cubed cornbread in a medium bowl with the melted butter to coat. Arrange the cornbread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
4. Step 4Whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the cabbage and carrots; toss to coat.
5. Step 5Arrange the spring mix on a serving platter. Sprinkle the cabbage mixture over the lettuce, and toss to combine. Separate the pork into chunks and scatter it evenly over the salad. Drizzle with dressing, and top with the croutons, pickles, and fried onions.