Pork Tenderloin Salad With Barbeque Dressing

Name: Pork Tenderloin Salad With Barbeque Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -1-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin; Marinade:; 1 tablsp. bayou/cajun seasoning; 2 teasp. garlic powder; 1/4 c. Teriyaki marinade and sauce; 1 tablsp. canola oil; 1 zip-lock bag; Salad:; 4-6 c. romaine lettuce, torn; 1 red sweet pepper, julliened; 1/2 c. pineapple, cut in small dice; 1 c. pecans, toasted and broken; Dressing:; 2 tablsp. bourbon; 2 tablsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 teasp. bayou/cajun seasoning; 1 tablsp. honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablsp. sweet onion, cut in small dice; 1 teasp. dry mustard; 1 1/2 tablsp. tomato ketchup; 1/3 c. canola oil; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 -1-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
Marinade:
1 tablsp. bayou/cajun seasoning
2 teasp. garlic powder
1/4 c. Teriyaki marinade and sauce
1 tablsp. canola oil
1 zip-lock bag
Salad:
4-6 c. romaine lettuce, torn
1 red sweet pepper, julliened
1/2 c. pineapple, cut in small dice
1 c. pecans, toasted and broken
Dressing:
2 tablsp. bourbon
2 tablsp. balsamic vinegar
1 teasp. bayou/cajun seasoning
1 tablsp. honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablsp. sweet onion, cut in small dice
1 teasp. dry mustard
1 1/2 tablsp. tomato ketchup
1/3 c. canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

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1. To prepare pork, combine marinade ingredients in zip-lock bag and place pork in bag. Seal and place in dish. Marinate in refrigerator for 1-3 hours. Let pork sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking
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2. Grill pork over direct heat 4 min. on all four sides. Check temperature and continue to grill if necessary to reach 150 degrees. Remove from heat and set aside to rest for 15-20 minutes.
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3. Prepare and combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
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4. Combine salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and wisk until combined.
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5. Divide salad among four chilled plates. Slice pork tenderloin on the bias into 16 slices. Arrange four slices on top of each salad and drizzle 1/4 of dressing on each salad. Serves four.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -1-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, Marinade:, 1 tablsp. bayou/cajun seasoning, 2 teasp. garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Pork Tenderloin Salad With Barbeque Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!