Best 2 Mandarin Pork Salad Recipes

Mandarin pork salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or appetizer. The combination of sweet, juicy mandarin oranges, tender pork, and crisp vegetables creates a mouthwatering salad that is perfect for any occasion. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover pork, making it a budget-friendly meal option. If you are looking for a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make salad, mandarin pork salad is the perfect recipe for you.

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MOJITO PORK CHOPS WITH MANDARIN ORANGE & ARUGULA SALAD

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Make and share this Mojito Pork Chops With Mandarin Orange & Arugula Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by soveria

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon mint, stemmed and chopped
4 ounces mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved
2 limes, cut in half, zested and juiced
1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
2 pork chops
1 tablespoon honey
4 ounces baby arugula
1/2 ounce slivered almonds
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Drain mandarin oranges and reserve juice. Zest limes, cut in half and juice. Stem and coarsely chop mint. Peel shallot and thinly slice. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with half the lime zest and a pinch of pepper.
Place reserved mandarin orange juice, half the lime juice, all of the olive oil except for what is needed for the pan to cook the pork chops, honey, mint (reserve a pinch for garnish), remaining lime zest and a pinch of pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly; set aside 1 tablespoon dressing for each pork chop.
Heat 1-2 teaspoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place pork chops in pan and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to prepared baking sheet. Pork chops will finish cooking in a later step.
Place baking sheet in oven and roast until pork chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, 8-10 minutes. Rest 5 minutes. While pork chops rest, make salad.
Stir dressing to recombine. Add arugula, mandarin oranges and shallots (to taste) to dressing. Toss to coat. Plate dish as pictured, topping pork chops with remaining dressing. Garnish salad with slivered almonds and remaining mint. Bon appétit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.7, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 129.5, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 17.2, Protein 45.5

MANDARIN PORK SALAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken.
For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
To make the salad more substantial, add a cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice.
For a spicier salad, add a teaspoon of Sriracha or red pepper flakes.
If you don't have mandarin oranges, you can substitute canned or fresh pineapple, grapefruit, or segments.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chicken according to the recipe. Then, store the dressing and chicken separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing.

Conclusion:

This Mandarin Pork Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. The combination of sweet and tangy mandarin oranges, savory pork, and crunchy vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this Mandarin Pork Salad a try.