Pork Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
1-2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into bite-size chunks
1 teaspoon lemon, lime or orange juice
12-16 ounces boneless cooked pork chop or tenderloin, trimmed of fat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cored, seeded and chopped red pepper
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4-6 cups mixed greens
½ cup orange segments, optional
Dijon Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1 cup croutons
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sprinkle the avocado chunks with citrus juice. Gently toss until well coated. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the pork, red pepper, onion, salad greens and orange segments, if using. Gently stir in avocados.
Divide pork mixture among 4 plates. When ready to serve, top with croutons and cheese. Ladle 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette over each salad and serve remaining dressing on the side.
Serves four.