RASPBERRY-WALNUT PORK SALAD

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Raspberry, rosemary, Gorgonzola and walnuts combine to make a pork dish that's bursting with flavor. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch slices
1/3 cup ground walnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
4-1/2 teaspoons walnut oil
1/3 cup chopped shallot
1 medium pear, chopped
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Flatten pork slices to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the ground walnuts, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute shallot until tender. Add pear; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, preserves and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the rosemary, sage and remaining salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a large bowl. Add pear mixture; toss to coat. Divide among 6 plates; top each with pork. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Abraz ali Zounr
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to potlucks.


Irish God
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This was a delicious and refreshing salad. The raspberry walnut dressing was the perfect complement to the pork.


Abu Maruf
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is especially delicious, and I love the way the flavors of the raspberry, walnut, and pork all come together.


chichirose2011
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the raspberry, walnut, and pork all come together.


Mercy Murugi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Broken Hard
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This was a delicious salad! The pork was tender and juicy, and the raspberry walnut dressing was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


priaakter mone
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The raspberry walnut dressing is the perfect complement to the pork.


Amora Cotto
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a pre-made dressing to save time, but you could easily make your own. I also added some crumbled blue cheese, which gave it a nice tang.


Anwaar Bhatti
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially delicious, and I love the way the flavors of the raspberry, walnut, and pork all come together.


Caleb Tieman
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This raspberry walnut pork salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.