SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN SALAD

Spicy Pork Tenderloin Salad image

A friend served this curry-flavored salad at a luncheon, and I tweaked it to fit our tastes. Since it's a meal in one, it's perfect for weeknights, and the presentation makes it ideal for entertaining. -Pat Sellon of Monticello, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
SALAD:
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Combine the salt, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder and pepper; rub over pork. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork on all sides in oil, about 8 minutes. Combine the brown sugar, garlic and hot pepper sauce; spread over pork., Bake at 350°, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 25-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes , before slicing. For vinaigrette, in a large bowl, combine juices, mustard, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Toss vinaigrette with spinach. Place spinach on serving platter; top with sliced pork. If desired, drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges