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Five-Spice Pork and Apple Salad

Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Fuji apple or other sweet-tart apple
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil
  • 12 cups mixed greens about 6 ounces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° F.
  • Season tenderloin on all sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder, salt and pepper. Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast about 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches between 145° F (medium-rare) and 160° F (medium).
  • While pork is cooking, core and thinly slice apple. Thinly slice onion.
  • While pork is resting, in large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and remaining five-spice powder. Add greens, apple and onion; toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Arrange salad on plates or platter.
  • Cut pork into thin slices. Arrange on top of salads and serve.
Keyword: christmas, holiday, pork