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GRILLED PORK WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork. —Josephine Devereaux Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
SALSA:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours., For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO SALSA

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Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 avocados (preferable California)
2 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 pound), seeded and chopped fine
1 red onion, chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
1 pickled jalapeño chili, minced (wear rubber gloves)
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Halve, pit, and peel avocados. Chop avocados fine and in a bowl stir together with remaining salsa ingredients. Salsa may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

TOMATO, ONION, AND SERRANO CHILE SALSA

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Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Blender Onion Tomato No-Cook Super Bowl Low Carb Quick & Easy Hot Pepper Poker/Game Night Healthy Vegan Cilantro Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in half
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 serrano chiles, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (loosely packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Seed and dice 10 tomato halves; transfer to large bowl. Place remaining tomatoes in blender; add onion, lime juice, chiles, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add cilantro. Pulse just to mix in cilantro. Pour tomato puree into bowl with diced tomatoes. Stir to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN AND AVOCADO SALSA

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Categories Roast Quick & Easy Pork Tenderloin Spice Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon cayenne
3 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloins
1 tablespoon oil
Accompaniment:Pineapple-Avocado Salsa

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Stir together salt, allspice, and cayenne. Pat pork dry and sprinkle spice rub all over pork, pressing to adhere.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork, 1 tenderloin at a time, on all sides, about 1 minute each. Transfer as browned to a large roasting pan and arrange 2 inches apart.
Roast in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of each tenderloin registers 155°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Let pork stand 5 minutes before slicing.

AVOCADO TOMATO SALSA

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Provided by Nina Simonds

Categories Tomato Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cinco de Mayo Backyard BBQ Avocado Summer Birthday Vegan Raw Party Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 5 to 6 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound ripe tomatoes, rinsed and drained, stems removed
2 avocados, peeled, pit removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Juice of about 1 1/2 limes (about 4 1/2 tablespoons)
1 jalapeno chile, cored and seeded, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup minced scallion greens
2 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped coarsely
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

First
Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut into 1/2-inch dice and put in a serving bowl.
Second
Add the remaining ingredients and carefully stir to mix evenly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Use as directed in the recipe or served with any type of grilled meat, seafood, or vegetable.

AVOCADO SALSA

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Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Food Processor Side No-Cook Cocktail Party Super Bowl Vegetarian Quick & Easy Avocado Hot Pepper Healthy Vegan Tomatillo Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 large ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed, coarsely chopped
2 serrano chiles, seeded, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped white onion
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until chunky puree forms. Transfer to medium bowl. Season with salt. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of salsa and chill.)