Pork and Strawberry Salad with Ginger–Sesame Dressing
 
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1½ pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (5-ounce) package mixed spring greens
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, quartered
  • 2 naval oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of pork registers 145°, about 20 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand for 15 minutes; thinly slice.
  4. Arrange greens, strawberries, oranges, and pork on a serving platter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Serve dressing with salad.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/pork-strawberry-salad-recipe/