Diabetes-Appropriate Diabetic Dinner Recipes Diabetic Meats Recipes Diabetic Pork Recipes Arugula Salad with Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Pears & Blue Cheese 5.0 (8) 8 Reviews Toasted walnuts and roasted pork tenderloin make this elegant salad worthy of company, yet it's easy enough to prepare on a weeknight! By Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD Andrea Kirkland, MS, RD, is a nationally recognized culinary registered dietitian with over 20 years' experience as a cookbook editor, recipe developer, and food writer and has developed over 1000-plus recipes. Andrea's passionate about sharing her knowledge on home cooking and meal planning and is on a mission to prove that when it comes to food the words healthy and delicious can co-exist. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Cook walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside. 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. 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. 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 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 352 Calories 16g Fat 25g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved