Mandarin Pork Salad
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Mandarin Pork Salad
| Sat, 09-01-2007 - 9:33am |
Mandarin Pork Salad

East meets West in this amazing main-dish salad, where soy sauce and ginger marry beautifully with tangy oranges and sweet balsamic vinegar.
Serving: Serves: 4
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes


East meets West in this amazing main-dish salad, where soy sauce and ginger marry beautifully with tangy oranges and sweet balsamic vinegar.
Serving: Serves: 4
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
For the Mandarin Pork Salad:
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (use substitute or omit)
1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced across the grain and cut into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and chilled
2 seedless oranges, peeled, cut in half and then sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
For the Dressing:
1. Combine the sherry, sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add the sliced pork and stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring constantly, until the pork is no longer pink. Remove from heat and stir in the minced shallot.
3. Place the chilled romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Arrange the pork mixture attractively in the middle and surround with orange slices. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over all. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring constantly, until the pork is no longer pink. Remove from heat and stir in the minced shallot.
3. Place the chilled romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Arrange the pork mixture attractively in the middle and surround with orange slices. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over all. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Dressing:
Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate until needed.


