SOUTHWEST PORK SALAD

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A colorful medley of yellow bell peppers, fresh salad greens and melt-in-your-mouth pork tenderloin, this hearty salad is sure to please!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pork tenderloin (3/4 lb)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens or 1 package (4 oz) mixed salad greens
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 package (8 oz) fresh whole mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
1 can (15 to 16 oz) black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • In shallow roasting pan, place pork on rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F (medium doneness) and pork has slight blush of pink in center. Cool pork; cut into slices.
  • Arrange salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms and peas on large serving plate. Top with pork. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Oraka Blessing
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Hassan khaan
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This looks delicious!


Mary Oguche
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Yum!


Ndeyamunye Gabriel
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5/5 stars


Anaya Jan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Joel Chisi
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I made this salad with grilled chicken instead of pork and it was still delicious. This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Saadiq Jack
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in. It's packed with nutrition and flavor.


Solomon Simon
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I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers in this salad. It gives it a really unique flavor.


Hadi Shah
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer meal.


ABUBAKAR BUBA
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. It's a great salad to take on the go.


Ireland Talez (iTalez_67)
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add black beans and chopped red onion.


Oswald Templeton (OZ)
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I love the addition of the avocado and corn to this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and sweetness.


Zishan Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Flower Cannon
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients.


Louise Edward Baldwin
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.