BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
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BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

By: National Pork Board 
"A festive, colorful salad with the fresh flavors of summer fruits and sliced BBQ pork dressed with a spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette. A tasty one-dish meal for summer!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cooked pork chops, sliced
  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 2 nectarines, cut into 12-wedges each
  • 1 grapefruit, segmented
  • 2 avocados, cut into wedges
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salad oil
  • 2 tablespoons slivered, toasted almonds
  • salt and black pepper
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  • Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/8 cup salad oil

Directions

  1. For the Vinaigrette: In a blender, combine all ingredients except oil. Blend at medium speed for one minute. Next, with blender at medium speed, pour oil very slowly into blender. Add salt and pepper.
  2. For each serving, toss 2 cups greens with 2 tablespoons dressing, top with 4 cherry tomatoes, 1 sliced pork chop, 1/2 avocado, sliced in wedges, 1/2 nectarine sliced in wedges, 1/4 grapefruit segments. Drizzle with more dressing and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 696 | Total Fat: 49.7g | Cholesterol: 64mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by Aubrey   view full review
I was a little nervous making something that had no reviews yet, but this was delicious! It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by claire   view full review
For a lower calorie dressing you can omit the mayo. It still has a nice flavor. Also, I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2010 by chloenavasmommy   view full review
Fantastic!!! Such a delicious combination of flavors. And the dressing is outstanding!!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by DKSmith   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly, even using the grapefruit (other reviewers omitted). It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by musiclver_2000   view full review
Great Summer Salad!! I marinated a pork tenderloin overnight in a soy-maple based marinade,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by Lou Ann   view full review
Wonderful light balsamic dressing. I used Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar and topped it with Chow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2010 by Happy Cookah   view full review
"This is by far the best salad I've ever eaten," said my husband, halfway through dinner --...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by SARAH   view full review
I REALLY LIKED THE VINAIGRETTE. WE LIKED THIS A LOT
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by MexicoKaren   view full review
Thanks so much for this original and delicious summer salad! Hubby and I both loved this -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2007 by Sherri   view full review
I agree with the previous reviewer: Leave out the grapefruit.

 

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