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Mandarin Pork Salad

• From: National Pork Board

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, cooked, chilled, thinly sliced

• 1 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained

• 8 cups salad greens

• 1 10 oz package edamame, cooked

• 2/3 cup sesame ginger dressing, or Asian dressing

• 1/4 cup almonds, slivered, toasted

Sweet mandarin oranges, smooth edamame, and crunchy toasted almonds create a pleasing medley of textures in this salad.

Directions

• To roast tenderloin, heat oven to 450° F. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow pan. Roast until internal temperature reaches 155° F. in center of pork, about 15-20 minutes. Cool to room temperature and chill. Cut into thin slices.
• To toast the almonds, place on a baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350° F.
• Toss salad greens, oranges, and edamame with 1/3 cup dressing. Divide onto serving plates. Arrange pork slices over the salad and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon almonds.