Pork Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Brighten up your meal routine with this vibrant Pork Salad with Mandarin Oranges, a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Succulent slices of roasted pork tenderloin—seasoned to perfection with garlic and black pepper—are layered over a bed of crisp mixed salad greens. Juicy mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onion, toasted almonds, and creamy feta cheese add texture and a burst of freshness to every bite. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of indulgence and lightness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish isn’t only visually stunning but also an easy, healthy option for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Keywords: pork salad, mandarin orange salad, roasted pork recipe, easy main course salad, healthy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (approximately 1 pound) pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges in juice (drained)
- 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin and pat it dry with paper towels.
Rub the pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season all sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
While the pork is resting, prepare the salad by arranging the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, red onion, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese on a large serving platter or in individual bowls.
Top the salad with the thinly sliced pork.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.9 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 5926 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 142.7 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3410 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
