GINGERED PORK AND MELON SALAD
Serves 4.
• 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 2 cups melon balls: cantaloupes, watermelon, honeydew or a mixture
• 1 papaya, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup peach yogurt
Cooking Directions
In medium saucepan combine orange juice and ginger; bring to a simmer and add pork cubes.
Simmer for about 5 minutes, until pork is cooked.
Remove pork and remaining liquid to bowl, refrigerate uncovered to cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.
In medium bowl gently toss together melon, papaya, Grand Marnier, pork cubes and cooking liquid.
On each of four plates place 1 1/2 cups salad greens.
Serve equal portions pork-melon mixture atop greens, topped with 2 tablespoons yogurt.
Serving Suggestions
Pork poached in ginger and orange juice is the center of this summer dinner salad featuring fruit flavors. Serve with hot French bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 310 calories; Protein 28 grams; Fat 9 grams; Sodium 85 milligrams; Cholesterol 70 milligrams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Carbohydrates 27 grams; Fiber 4 grams
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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