Walnut and Hot Pork Pear Salad

When pears are in season, think of this satisfying main dish salad

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork chops

2 ripe, yet firm pears

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

6 cups mixed salad greens

Nutrition Facts

Yield: Serves 6

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 339.8

Calories From Fat: 162

Total Fat: 18.6g

Saturated Fat: 5.1g

Cholesterol: 58.9mg

Sodium: 231.5mg

Total Carbohydrates: 21g

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g

Sugars: 5.4g

Protein: 23.5g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Cut pork into 3x1/4-inch strips; set aside.

Pare and core pears; cut into 12 slices.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet; gently saute pears until they are tender, but still hold their shape. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add oil to pan and stir fry pork until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove pork from pan; add vinegar, sugar and salt to pan juices; cook and stir until sugar dissolves.

Return pork and pears to pan with raisins, stir gently to heat through.

Put salad greens in a large salad bowl; spoon over pork mixture, toss. Garnish with walnuts.

If fresh pears are not available, substitute canned pears. Complete the menu with warm dinner rolls.

Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com

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