Just when you think the cupboard is bare,
and wonder “what’s for dinner”—this main
dish salad is the answer. Serve with hot French bread.
Pork Caesar Salad
- 1 whole pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
1/4 cup Italian dressing
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3/4 cup croutons
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper
- Slice tenderloin in half lengthwise, then
in 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in self-sealing bag, add dressing,
seal bag and marinate an hour in refrigerator.
- For dressing, in small bowl stir together
mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce;
set aside.
- Drain marinade from pork, discarding marinade.
- Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
Stir-fry pork 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned.
- In large serving bowl toss together pork,
romaine, reserved dressing, croutons and Parmesan. Season to
taste with pepper and serve with hot French bread.
Serves 4.
Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled Chardonnay
or a (red) Zinfandel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 280 calories
Protein 480 grams
Fat 13 grams
Sodium 85 milligrams
Cholesterol 85 milligrams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 12 grams
Fiber 2 grams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.
