Citrus-Cherry Pork & Pasta Salad

Name: Citrus-Cherry Pork & Pasta Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 yellow onion sweet, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon orange zest grated; 8 ounces penne or other small pasta, cooked & drained; 3 cups broccoli florets steamed; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/3 cup walnuts coarsely chopped

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Description

The parts of this entrée salad come together quickly, and most can be done ahead of time: steaming the broccoli, cooking the pasta, making the dressing. It needs only some hot French bread or rolls to complete the meal.

Ingredients
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SERVINGS:

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion (sweet, thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon orange zest (grated)
8 ounces penne (or other small pasta, cooked & drained)
3 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add pork and onion; stir-fry 4-5 minutes or until pork is lightly browned and onion is tender; set aside. For dressing, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and orange zest. In a large serving bowl toss together pork and onion, pasta, broccoli, cherries and walnuts with dressing. Serve with crusty hard rolls.

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