Pork Tenderloin with Green Apple Salad

The original recipe called for green mangoes (which we cannot regularly find locally), but green apples are easily found year around and are a perfect substitute.  We also added some liquid for moisture and serve it over a bed of spicy arugula for a flavorful and satisfying Southeast Asian main dish salad.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Apple Salad

(modification of recipe originally from Cooking Light)

Serves 4

PORK:

  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or dry sherry)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

SALAD:

  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 large green apple, unpeeled and shredded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 8 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

To prepare pork, combine first six ingredients (pineapple juice through pork) in a large zip-top plastic bag and seal.  Marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally.  Remove pork from bag; discard marinade.  Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper.

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.  Grill 2 minutes per side on high heat; move to indirect heat and grill for 15 more minutes or until done.  Remove from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.  Slice in to ½ inch medallions.

To prepare salad, combine carrot through jalapeno in a medium bowl; toss well to combine.

Divide arugula, bean sprouts, and apple salad evenly on 4 plates.  Place pork pieces on top of each salad.

Nutritional Info/Serving:  Calories 222, Fat 4 g, Protein 28 g, Carbs 18 g

21 Day Fix Container Equivalents/Serving:  2 Green, 1 Red, 0.5 Purple

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