TENDERLOIN, CRANBERRY AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing image

Ready in just 25 minutes, this will be a go-to for quick & nutritious weeknight meals.

Provided by Beef. It's What's for Dinner.

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Beef. It's What's for Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick
½ teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
1 medium red or green pear, cored, cut into wedges
¼ cup dried cranberries
Salt
¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
½ cup prepared honey mustard
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Season beef steaks with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile whisk Honey Mustard Dressing ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Set aside. Divide greens evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with pear wedges and dried cranberries.
Carve steaks into thin slices; season with salt as desired. Divide steak slices evenly over salads. Top each salad evenly with dressing, pecans and goat cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 19.5 g