WARM PORK AND PEAR SALAD

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Convenient items-like a salad mix and marinated pork loin-are the secret to this speedy salad that's tossed with a flavorful sweet-and-sour dressing.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 Hormel lemon-garlic pork loin filet (1-1/3 pounds)
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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Fat 49g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Ab Ayesha
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This salad is so easy to make.


Nanfuka Flower
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This salad is perfect for a picnic.


Kenzie Magar
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This salad is a hit at my last dinner party.


Tom McInnes
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I will definitely be making this again.


Rabia C
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The pears are roasted to perfection.


VideosBy Azima
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The dressing is so good.


nasim shikh
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved this salad.


Zeeshan Jameel
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This salad is perfect for any occasion.


Dino UwU
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the sweet pears and the salty bacon.


Sad Feeling
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This salad is delicious! The combination of the roasted pears, salty bacon, and tangy dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Samiul
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste and the pears were not as flavorful as I expected. I probably won't make this again.


De Entertainers
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so good and the pears are roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jam. E J a. Mr
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet pears and the salty bacon. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.


Yeray Chavez
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the pears add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


RAmonita Marrero
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of the roasted pears, salty bacon, and tangy dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.