Southwest Pork Tenderloin Salad

From the tangy vinaigrette to the healthy black beans, this is a delicious salad.  I had cooked a Smithfield Pork Tenderloin in the air fryer the night before and had about half left.  I knew it would be ideal for this recipe.  To make this the perfect salad, I was fortunate to find fresh salad greens from Owls Hollow Farm.

Look how beautiful !

2 cups cubed cooked pork tenderloin

1 cup black beans

4 medium green onions, green and white parts, thinly sliced

1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped

1 small garlic clove, minced

Dressing

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/2 t. sugar

2 t. extra olive oil

1/2 t. dried oregano

1/2 t. dried mustard

1/2 t. ground cumin

dash of chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

6 medium black olives, chopped

In a large bowl, stir together the pork, beans, green onions, bell pepper, and garlic.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.  Pour over the pork mixture, tossing to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Immediately before serving, gently stir in the tomatoes and olives.  Spoon over the salad greens.

Adapted from the New American Heart Association Cookbook.

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