BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time
Ingredients
4 cooked pork chops, sliced
8 c. mixed greens
2 nectarines, cut into 12-wedges each
1 grapefruit, segmented
2 avocados, cut into wedges
16 cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp. salad oil
2 Tbsp. slivered, toasted almonds
salt and black pepper

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3/8 c. salad oil

Directions:

1. For the Vinaigrette: In a blender, combine all ingredients except oil. Blend at medium speed for 1 min. Next, with blender at medium speed, pour oil very slowly into blender. Add salt and pepper.

2. For each serving, toss 2 c. greens with 2 Tbsp. dressing, top with 4 cherry tomatoes, 1 sliced pork chop, 1/2 avocado, sliced in wedges, 1/2 nectarine sliced in wedges, 1/4 grapefruit segments. Drizzle with more dressing and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

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