Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Pear Salad

Juicy grilled pork and caramelized pears come together for a light, flavorful meal that works beautifully for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. olive oil

• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 Tbsp. organic maple syrup

• 1 lb. pork tenderloin

• ¼ tsp. black pepper

• 2 large ripe pears, halved and seeds removed

• 6 cups mixed salad greens

• ¼ cup sliced red onion

Directions

Prepare the Marinade and Pork

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and half of the maple syrup. Set aside.

3. Brush the remaining maple syrup evenly over the pork tenderloin.

4. Sprinkle pork with black pepper.

Grill the Pork

1. Place pork on the grill and cook for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until desired doneness is reached.

2. Remove pork from the grill and let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Grill the Pears

1. Lightly brush pears with maple syrup if desired.

2. Place pears cut-side down on the grill.

3. Grill for about 5 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.

4. Remove from grill and slice into wedges.

Assemble the Salad

1. Arrange about 1½ cups of mixed salad greens on each plate.

2. Top with sliced grilled pork and pear wedges.

3. Drizzle with the reserved balsamic-olive oil mixture.

4. Garnish with sliced red onion.

Serves

This recipe makes 2 satisfying servings.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• 412 Calories

• 26 g Carbohydrates

• 34 g Protein

• 19 g Fat

• 90 mg Sodium

• 90 mg Cholesterol

• 5 g Fiber