RASPBERRY-WALNUT PORK SALAD

Raspberry-Walnut Pork Salad image

Raspberry, rosemary, Gorgonzola and walnuts combine to make a pork dish that's bursting with flavor. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch slices
1/3 cup ground walnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
4-1/2 teaspoons walnut oil
1/3 cup chopped shallot
1 medium pear, chopped
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Flatten pork slices to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the ground walnuts, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute shallot until tender. Add pear; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, preserves and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the rosemary, sage and remaining salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a large bowl. Add pear mixture; toss to coat. Divide among 6 plates; top each with pork. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.