Grilled Pork Cosmopolitan Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Pork Cosmopolitan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes); 1/4 cup peanut oil; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 tablespoons vodka; 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger; 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 (10-ounce) packages European blend salad greens; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Servings: persons

1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 (10-ounce) packages European blend salad greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1
Whisk together cranberry sauce and marmalade in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Remove from heat. Whisk in orange juice, lime juice, and oil. Reserve 1/2 cup of cranberry mixture, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to reserved mixture, and set aside.
2
Pour remaining cranberry mixture into a shallow dish or zip-top plastic bag; add vodka, ginger, and pork, turning to coat all sides. Cover or seal, and chill 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Stir together remaining 2 teaspoons salt, lemon pepper, and ground red pepper; sprinkle evenly over pork.
4
Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350u00b0 to 400u00b0) 10 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155u00b0. Remove from grill, and cover with aluminum foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut pork diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
5
Toss together salad greens, cranberries, and oranges with reserved 1/2 cup cranberry mixture; top with pork.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup orange marmalade, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Cosmopolitan 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.

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Grilled Pork Cosmopolitan Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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