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Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Apricot Salad

EW (Test Kitchen)

Top fresh watercress with smoky grilled apricots and pork tenderloin for a quick and simple dinner. This tangy-sweet dressing marries well with peppery watercress. Serve with: Grilled whole-grain country bread and a glass of barrel-fermented Chardonnay.

Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Sodium, High Potassium, Heart Healthy, Healthy Weight

Ingredients:

Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Apricot Salad
1 pound pork tenderloin , trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt , divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper , plus more to taste
3 tablespoons apricot preserves , divided
4 ripe but firm fresh apricots or nectarines, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 4- to 5-ounce bag watercress or baby arugula (about 8 cups)

Steps:

1: Preheat grill to high.

2: Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes. Brush the pork with 2 tablespoons preserves and continue grilling until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, 2 to 5 minutes more. Grill apricot (or nectarine) halves on the coolest part of the grill, turning occasionally, until tender and marked, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pork and apricots to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

3: Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon preserves, vinegar, shallot, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Cut the fruit into wedges and add to the dressing along with watercress (or arugula); toss to coat. Thinly slice the pork. Serve the salad with the sliced pork.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 259
Carbohydrates - 15
Fat - 11
Saturated Fat - 2
Monounsaturated Fat - 6
Protein - 25
Cholesterol - 74
Dietary Fiber - 1
Potassium - 616
Sodium - 360
Nutrition Bonus - Selenium (47 daily value), Vitamin A (40 dv), Vitamin C (30 dv), Potassium (18 dv).

Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.

Related Links:

• Pulled Pork
• Healthy Pork Recipes and Cooking Tips

EatingWell

This news arrived on: 07/22/2008

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