Warm Pepper and Pork Salad Recipe

Warm Pepper and Pork Salad Recipe

  • 3 red, green, and/or yellow bell peppers, seeded and quartered
  • 1/2 pound lean pork tenderloin
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Muenster or mozzarella cheese
  1. Preheat the broiler. Place bell peppers on a broiler pan and cook 4 inches (11 cm) from the heat, turning occasionally, until skin is bubbly and browned all over. Transfer to a paper bag, seal, and set aside 5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard skin, ribs, and seeds. Cut peppers into strips.
  2. Place pork on the broiler pan and cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until a thermometer inserted in center reaches 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) and juices run clear. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices.
  3. Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cabbage, celery, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Divide cabbage mixture among four plates. Arrange peppers and pork on top. Drizzle each with dressing and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) cheese.