Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Apricot Salad
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40 minutes COOK TIME
40 minutes LEVEL
Easy SERVES
6
Top fresh watercress with smoky grilled apricots and pork tenderloin for a quick and simple dinner. This tangy-sweet dressing marries well with peppery watercress. Serve with: Grilled whole-grain country bread and a glass of barrel-fermented Chardonnay.
Ingredients:
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Apricot Salad
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons apricot preserves, divided
4 ripe but firm fresh apricots or nectarines, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 4- to 5-ounce bag watercress or baby arugula (about 8 cups)
Preparation:
Preheat grill to high.
Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes. Brush the pork with 2 tablespoons preserves and continue grilling until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, 2 to 5 minutes more. Grill apricot (or nectarine) halves on the coolest part of the grill, turning occasionally, until tender and marked, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pork and apricots to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon preserves, vinegar, shallot, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Cut the fruit into wedges and add to the dressing along with watercress (or arugula); toss to coat. Thinly slice the pork. Serve the salad with the sliced pork.
Tip:
Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving
Calories 259 kcal
Calories From Protein -
Calories From Carbs -
Calories From Fat -
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monosaturated Fat -
Polysaturated Fat -
Protein 25 g
Potassium 616 mg
Sodium 360 mg
Iron -
Cholesterol 74 mg
Folic Acid -
Nutritional Bonus:
Per serving
Selenium (47% daily value), Vitamin A (40% dv), Vitamin C (30% dv), Potassium (18% dv).
