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Pork tenderloin recipe

Seared Pork Tenderloin Salad

Sweet roasted carrots, juicy pork, and a bright, herby lemon-mint dressing make for a flavorful dinner salad you'll love.
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 699kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Oven-proof skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

Cook the carrots:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • On a sheet pan, toss the trimmed and scrubbed carrots in two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to the oven and cook for about 25-30 minutes until browned on the edges and cooked through, flipping once halfway through roasting.

Cook the pork:

  • In an ovenproof skillet, heat two tablespoons cooking oil over medium-high until very hot. Add the pork tenderloin and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until well seared all over.
  • Transfer to oven for 12-15 minutes or until instant-read thermometer reaches 140-145ºF for medium rare. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare the dressing:

  • As the pork and carrots are roasting, combine the lemon juice and zest with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, sugar, and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the mint leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper and set aside.

To serve:

  • Divide the arugula or watercress between bowls and drizzle lightly with half the dressing. Arrange the sliced pork tenderloin and roasted carrots on top and arrange the torn mozzarella around the dish. Drizzle the remaining lemon-mint dressing over the entire plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 52g | Sodium: 515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 20mg
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