WARM PORK AND PEAR SALAD

Warm Pork and Pear Salad image

Convenient items-like a salad mix and marinated pork loin-are the secret to this speedy salad that's tossed with a flavorful sweet-and-sour dressing.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup sliced sweet onion
1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup canola oil, divided
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package Hormel lemon-garlic pork loin filet (1-1/3 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (10 ounces) Italian romaine and radicchio salad mix
2 medium pears, sliced
1/2 cup seedless red grapes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature. , Place onion and vinegar in a blender; cover and process until onion is chopped. Add the molasses, sugar, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Pour dressing into a microwave-safe bowl; set aside., Cut pork into 1/4-in. slices. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil until no longer pink. Remove and cut into strips; keep warm., Microwave dressing on high for 30-60 seconds or until warmed; whisk until blended. Toss salad mix with 1/2 cup dressing; place on a serving platter. Top with pears, grapes and pork. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Fat 49g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.