Warm Pork and Pear Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork cutlets
- 2 large, firm pears
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil, divided
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 Tbs sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 5-6 cups salad greens
Directions
- Cut pork into 3x1/4-inch strips; set aside. Pare and core pears; cut into 12 slices. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy frypan; saute the pears until tender but firm. Remove from pan and set aside. Stir-fry pork strips, adding the additional tablespoon of oil if necessary, until done, about 3 minutes. Remove meat from pan, pour off excess fat. Add vinegar, sugar and salt to pan juices; heat until sugar dissolves. Add pears, pork and raisins; stir to heat and mix. Put salad greens in a large salad bowl; spoon over pork mixture, toss. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Nutrition Facts
Calories 280
Calories from Fat 119 (42%)
(21%)Total Fat 14g
(9%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(16%)Cholesterol 49mg
(2%)Sodium 44mg
(15%)Potassium 538mg
Total Carbohydrate 23g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 15g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(37%)Protein 18g
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