Serves :1
INGREDIENTS:
• 5 oz. lean Pork Tenderloin, grilled or prepared in the skillet. • Large mixed spinach and shredded cabbage salad.
Yogurt Dressing Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt • 1/2 tsp mustard
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin:
- Season the pork tenderloin with your preferred spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Grill the pork tenderloin over medium-high heat on a preheated grill or cook it in a skillet with a little oil until fully cooked and slightly charred on the outside.
- Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin pieces.
- Mixed Spinach and Shredded Cabbage Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed spinach and shredded cabbage. You can use any ratio of spinach to cabbage according to your preference.
- Yogurt Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the plain yogurt and mustard until well combined.
- Assembling the Salad:
- Pour the Yogurt Dressing over the mixed spinach and shredded cabbage salad. Toss the salad gently until the dressing coats the vegetables evenly.
- Serving:
- Divide the salad into individual serving plates or bowls.
- Place the sliced grilled pork tenderloin on top of the salad.
- Optionally, garnish the salad with additional toppings like chopped fresh herbs, seeds, or nuts for added flavor and texture.
ALLERGIES:
SF (Shellfish-Free)
GF (Gluten-Free)
DF (Dairy-Free)
EF (Egg-Free)
VARIATIONS OF THE RECIPE:
- Grilled Chicken or Turkey: Instead of pork tenderloin, you can use lean chicken breast or turkey cutlets for a poultry variation. Grill or cook the chicken or turkey using your preferred seasonings.
- Vegetarian Option: For a vegetarian version, replace the pork tenderloin with grilled or sautéed tofu or tempeh. Marinate the tofu or tempeh in your favorite sauce or seasonings before cooking.
- Seafood Twist: Swap the pork tenderloin with grilled or pan-seared shrimp, salmon, or tilapia. Season the seafood with lemon pepper, garlic, and herbs for a refreshing taste.
- Asian Flavors: Add an Asian twist by marinating the pork tenderloin or protein of choice in a soy-ginger sauce before grilling or cooking. Serve the salad with a sesame-soy dressing for an authentic touch.
- Mexican-Inspired: For a Mexican variation, use grilled or seasoned beef or chicken, and top the salad with avocado slices, diced tomatoes, and a spicy chipotle dressing.
- Mediterranean Style: Use grilled lamb chops or chicken breast and add ingredients like olives, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Drizzle with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
- Fruity Delight: Add a burst of sweetness by tossing in some fresh fruits like sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, or diced mango to the salad. Pair with a honey-mustard dressing.
- Spicy Kick: Enhance the dressing with a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes to add a spicy kick to the salad. Consider using spicy marinated protein like Cajun-style grilled chicken.
- Quinoa Power: Boost the nutritional content by mixing cooked quinoa into the salad. This adds protein and makes it more filling.
- Nuts and Seeds: Add a crunchy texture by sprinkling toasted nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds over the salad.



