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MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND GREENS SALAD

Serves 4.

1 pound boneless pork chops, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup Italian dressing
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 6-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 red bell pepper, seeded, julienned
1/2 cup sliced basil leaves


Cooking Directions
Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and saute pork until lightly browned.

Season pork with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm.

Add mushrooms to pan and saute in 2 tablespoons of Italian dressing.
Cook mushrooms over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms give up their liquid, liquid evaporates and mushrooms are lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.

In large salad bowl, toss greens, artichoke hearts, red pepper and basil.

Add mushrooms and remaining dressing.

Toss lightly to coat evenly.

Mound an equal portion of greens on each of four plates.

Top each with an equal amount of pork.


Serving Suggestions
A quick and tasty entree salad. Serve with garlic breadsticks and tall glasses of tea.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 380 calories; Protein 29 grams; Fat 24 grams; Sodium 500 milligrams; Cholesterol 60 milligrams; Saturated Fat 4 grams; Carbohydrates 13 grams
 
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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