Lean Pork with Fiber Loaded Salad with Yogurt Dressing

About

Brenda Gantt

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Yogurt Dressing:
    • In a separate small bowl, mix together the plain yogurt and mustard until well combined.
  4. 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.
  5. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Quinoa Power: Boost the nutritional content by mixing cooked quinoa into the salad. This adds protein and makes it more filling.
  10. Nuts and Seeds: Add a crunchy texture by sprinkling toasted nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds over the salad.

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