Southwest Pork Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
51%
Southwest Pork Salad
55 min.
4
342kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of the Southwest to your table? Look no further than this delightful Southwest Pork Salad! Perfectly balanced and gluten-free, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome option for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With a health score of 51, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy without compromising on taste.

This recipe features tender, juicy pork tenderloin seasoned to perfection, paired with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, including crisp salad greens, sweet yellow bell pepper, and earthy mushrooms. The addition of black-eyed peas not only enhances the texture but also boosts the protein content, making this salad a filling meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.

The creamy dressing, made with fat-free sour cream and zesty lime juice, ties all the flavors together, adding a refreshing tang that complements the savory pork beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to treat yourself to a delicious homemade meal, this Southwest Pork Salad is sure to impress. Ready in just 55 minutes, it’s an easy yet elegant dish that brings a taste of the Southwest right to your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cream plain fat-free sour
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 lb pork tenderloin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups the salad mixed
  • medium bell pepper yellow sliced
  • oz mushrooms fresh whole sliced (3 cups)
  • 15 oz blackeyed peas rinsed drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
  2. In shallow roasting pan, place pork on rack.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork.
  4. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F (medium doneness) and pork has slight blush of pink in center. Cool pork; cut into slices.
  5. Arrange salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms and peas on large serving plate. Top with pork.
  6. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein34.06%
Fat27.51%
Carbs38.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.25
Glycemic Load
6.64
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.048695813055%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.49kcal
17.12%
Fat:10.69g
16.45%
Saturated Fat:2.24g
13.98%
Carbohydrates:33.61g
11.2%
Net Carbohydrates:25.77g
9.37%
Sugar:4.88g
5.42%
Cholesterol:57.87mg
19.29%
Sodium:404.57mg
17.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.79g
59.57%
Vitamin C:77.29mg
93.68%
Vitamin B1:1.14mg
76.16%
Folate:272.65µg
68.16%
Selenium:35.66µg
50.94%
Phosphorus:488.65mg
48.87%
Vitamin B6:0.94mg
47.02%
Vitamin B3:8.94mg
44.71%
Vitamin B2:0.67mg
39.21%
Manganese:0.72mg
35.91%
Fiber:7.83g
31.34%
Copper:0.62mg
31.18%
Potassium:1063.55mg
30.39%
Magnesium:100.74mg
25.18%
Iron:4.46mg
24.77%
Zinc:3.63mg
24.21%
Vitamin A:1131.17IU
22.62%
Vitamin B5:2.16mg
21.6%
Vitamin K:17.66µg
16.82%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.19%
Calcium:84.38mg
8.44%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.26%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.46%