Apricot Dijon Pork or Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Apricot Dijon Pork or Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup apricot preserves; ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard; 1 teaspoon ground ginger powder; 1 lb pork tenderloin (or chicken breast); 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens; 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and sliced; 12-¾ cup dried cranberries or 12-¾ cup dried cherries; ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese; 8 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; ⅓ cup toasted pecan pieces

Servings: persons

1 cup apricot preserves
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger powder
1 lb pork tenderloin (or chicken breast)
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and sliced
12-¾ cup dried cranberries or 12-¾ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
8 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
⅓ cup toasted pecan pieces

1
In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, vinegar and ginger; mix well; reserve 3/4 cup for salad dressing.
2
Butterfly the pork tenderloin (cut almost in half horizontally, but not quite through).
3
Grill or broil tenderloin 6-6 inches from heat source for 5-6 minutes per side.
4
Brush with remaining apricot mixture during the last 2 minutes on each side.
5
Move tenderloin to cutting board to cool slightly.
6
Meanwhile in a bowl, combine the salad greens, canned apricots, dried cranberries, cheese, pecans and onions.
7
Divide the mixture into 4 plates.
8
Slice the tenderloin into 1/2-inch strips.
9
Arrange on top of the greens mixture on each plate.
10
Drizzle with reserves apricot mixture just before serving.
11
**NOTE** to toast pecans or walnuts, place nuts in a shallow baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven; let cool chop coarsely.

539

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup apricot preserves, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard, 1 teaspoon ground ginger powder, and more.

Yes, Apricot Dijon Pork or Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Apricot Dijon Pork or Chicken Salad

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