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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Convenient itemslike a salad mix and marinated pork loinare the secret to this speedy salad that's tossed with a flavorful sweet-and-sour dressing.Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
1 cup sliced sweet onion |
1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup canola oil, divided |
1/4 cup cider vinegar |
1 teaspoon molasses |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
salad: |
1 package (1.7 pounds) lemon-garlic center cut pork loin fillet |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 package (10 ounces) italian romaine and radicchio salad mix |
2 medium pears, sliced |
1/2 cup seedless red grapes |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted |
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
2. Place onion and vinegar in a blender; cover and process until onion is chopped. Add the molasses, sugar, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Pour dressing into a microwave-safe bowl; set aside.
3. Cut pork into 1/4-in. slices. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil until no longer pink. Remove and cut into strips; keep warm.
4. Microwave dressing on high for 30-60 seconds or until warmed; whisk until blended. Toss salad mix with 1/2 cup dressing; place on a serving platter. Top with pears, grapes and pork. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.
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