Mandarin Pork Salad

Name: Mandarin Pork Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1/2 pound); 3 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; 1/4 cup canned sliced beets, julienned; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Grill: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Try something different for dinner! This interesting entree salad tosses together pork, mandarin oranges, beets and goat cheese. The flavors will burst in your mouth. —Nanci Jenkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mandarin Pork Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (1/2 pound)
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup canned sliced beets, julienned
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 160°.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, oranges, onion, cheese, beets, cilantro and jalapeno. Transfer to a serving platter. Whisk the vinegar, oil and salt. Thinly slice pork; arrange over salad. Drizzle with dressing.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 346 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.