Pork Caesar Salad

Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 5 Min. Cook Time • 1 Hr. Marinate Time

Ingredients
Add 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)
Add 1/4 c. Italian dressing
Add 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise
Add 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Add 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Add 4 drops hot pepper sauce
Add 1 tsp. olive oil
Add 6 c. romaine lettuce, chopped
Add 3/4 c. croutons
Add 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
Add pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Directions:

1. Slice tenderloin in half lengthwise, then in 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in self-sealing bag, add dressing, seal bag and marinate an hour in refrigerator.

2. For dressing, in small bowl stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce; set aside.

3. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Drain marinade from pork, discarding marinade. Stir-fry pork 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.

4. In large serving bowl toss together pork, romaine, reserved dressing, croutons and Parmesan. Season to taste with pepper and serve with hot French bread.

* Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled Chardonnay or a (red) Zinfandel.

* Just when you think the cupboard is bare, and wonder what's for dinner, this main dish salad is the answer. Serve with sliced French bread.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:

www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 280; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Total Carbs: 12g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 48g; Sodium: 85mg;