Arugula Salad with Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Pears & Blue Cheese

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Toasted walnuts and roasted pork tenderloin make this elegant salad worthy of company, yet it's easy enough to prepare on a weeknight!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin

  • 8 cups arugula

  • 4 small or 2 large red pears, sliced into wedges

  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Cook walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside.

  3. Whisk vinegar, oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, rosemary, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place pork on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  4. Roast the pork until a thermometer registers 145 degrees F, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into slices about 3/4 inch thick.

  5. Add arugula and pears to the dressing in the large bowl and toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates. Top with pork, cheese, and the reserved walnuts.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352 Calories
16g Fat
25g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 cups salad and 3 ounces pork
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 27g 54%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Vitamin A 1224IU 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Folate 62mcg 16%
Sodium 692mg 30%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 67mg 16%
Potassium 982mg 21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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