Pears are in season

I like this Pork recipe, and there are many different variety of pears that can be used to substitute. I recently shared this one with a friend, whom is working on a new relationship.

 

Pork And Asian Pear Salad

 

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
2. 1 teaspoon minced ginger root
3. 1/2 cup rice vinegar
4. 1 tablespoon lime juice
5. 2 tablespoons sugar
6. 1 clove garlic, minced
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. 1 lb. cooked pork tenderloin, cut thin strips
9. 2 Asian pears, quartered, peeled
10. seeded, and cut into thin strips, see * Note
11. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
12. 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
13. Arugula leaves

Directions

1. Note: Asian pears look like yellow-green or russet-colored apples. They have the same firm juiciness as apples, but their texture is more like jicama. Slice the pears just before tossing the salad so they don't oxidize and discolor.
2. Combine sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic and salt in small bowl. Toss together pork and pears in bowl. Add dressing and lightly toss until ingredients are coated. Gently stir in cilantro and pomegranate seeds. Line platter with arugula leaves and spoon salad onto leaves.
3. This recipe yields 4 servings.
4. Each serving: 323 calories; 790 mg sodium; 89 mg cholesterol; 9 grams fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 33 grams protein; 2.39 grams fiber.