Grilled Pork and Apple Salad

Name: Grilled Pork and Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 oz. green beans; 4 Gala apples; 3 tsp. maple syrup; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 whole pork tenderloin; salt; pepper; 1 romaine lettuce heart; 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 6 oz. baby spinach

Published: Jul 31, 2012

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

375

This main-dish salad will make the transition with you from summer into fall, using in-season apples to give the dish a touch of sweetness.

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Ingredients

8 oz. green beans
4 Gala apples
3 tsp. maple syrup
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. olive oil
1 whole pork tenderloin
salt
pepper
1 romaine lettuce heart
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
6 oz. baby spinach

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
2. Step 2Place beans on 16- by 12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Fold in half; crimp foil edges to create sealed packet. Toss apples with 1 teaspoon each maple syrup and oil. Rub 1 teaspoon oil all over pork, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
3. Step 3Place packet, apples, and pork on grill; cover. Grill apples 8 minutes, turning once. Transfer apples to large bowl; cool. Grill beans 10 minutes. Transfer packet to plate; open and let cool. Grill pork 15 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into pork registers 145 degrees F, turning occasionally. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.
4. Step 4Chop lettuce. In very large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons syrup, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add spinach, lettuce, beans, and apples; toss well. Thinly slice pork across grain. Serve with salad.