Thai Pork Salad
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes • Serves: 4
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 pork tenderloin, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (about 1-1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup pad Thai sauce
1 bag (10.5 ounces) Asian chopped salad kit
1.Prepare rice as label directs.
2.In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add pork and cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sauce; cook 2 minutes or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145°, stirring frequently.
3.In large bowl, prepare salad kit as label directs; add rice and toss. Serve pork over salad. Makes about 7 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1-3/4 cups):
547 Calories, 17g Fat (5 g Saturated), 76 mg Cholesterol, 800 mg Sodium,
65 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 19 g Sugars, 18 g Added Sugars, 33 g Protein
Dietitian’s Dish:
Salad kits offer a quick solution for a balanced meal at lunchtime or a busy weeknight dinner. Just top them with a few extra ingredients like meat (or other proteins such as nuts, eggs, beans, seafood or poultry), chopped fresh or dried fruits, extra veggies and grains to help fill you up. They’re so versatile that the flavor and ingredient combinations are endless!
