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Pork and Pecan Salad with Honey-Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, torn (Boston or Bibb lettuce)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and brush with a little oil. Cook, turning to brown evenly, until just done, 8-10 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 F. Remove chops from skillet and keep warm. Add any remaining oil to skillet and quickly saut garlic until tender, 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add honey and vinegar, cook and stir one minute or until heated through.
- In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, strawberries, celery and vinegar mixture. Divide lettuce mixture among individual plates. Slice pork chops, spread evenly over salads. Garnish with pecans.
Nutrition Facts
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