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Blackened Pork Caesar Salad

Name: Blackened Pork Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; SALAD:; 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 6 cups torn romaine; Optional: Shredded Parmesan cheese and salad croutons

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

When I cook, the goal is to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This Caesar with pork has fantastic flavor even when the meat is chilled. —Penny Hedges, Dewdney, British Columbia

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 cups torn romaine
Optional: Shredded Parmesan cheese and salad croutons

Directions

For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended.
Toss pork with blackened seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes.
To serve, place romaine in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Top with pork, and, if desired, croutons and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2-1/2 cups: 458 calories, 31g fat (5g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.

Blackened Pork Caesar Salad

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