Warm Italian Pork Salad

 


Ingredients

  • 3/4
    lb pork tenderloin, cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 1/4
    cup Italian dressing
  • 5
    teaspoons (half of 1-oz envelope) ranch dressing mix (not buttermilk recipe)
  • 1/4
    cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4
    cup milk
  • 1
    tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 5
    to 6 cups bite-size pieces mixed Boston and red leaf lettuces
  • 1
    cup small broccoli florets
  • 2
    medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2
    plum (Roma) tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges

Steps

1 In small bowl, toss pork and Italian dressing. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to marinate.

2 Meanwhile, in another small bowl, mix ranch dressing mix (dry), mayonnaise and milk; set aside.

3 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil, stirring frequently, until pork is no longer pink.

4 Among 4 plates, divide lettuce. Top each with broccoli, zucchini, tomato wedges and pork. Drizzle dressing over salads.

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