Recipes and Cooking Maple-Pork Wilted Salad 4.5 (2) 1 Reviews Warm maple syrup provides a sweet dressing for this pork and spinach salad recipe. Smoked cheese and almonds complete each dish. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 14, 2011 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Karla Conrad Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Total Time: 31 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 cup fresh baby spinach or torn fresh spinach 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) ⅓ cup thin red onion wedges 12 ounce pork tenderloin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon finely chopped shallot (1 medium) ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup pure maple syrup ⅓ cup shredded smoked gouda or cheddar cheese ¼ cup butter-toffee glazed flavored sliced almonds or toasted sliced almonds Directions In a large bowl, combine spinach, cucumber, and onion; set aside. Trim pork tenderloin. Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Season slices with salt and pepper. In a large skillet cook pork in 1 tablespoon of the hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is just slightly pink in center, turning once. Add pork to bowl with spinach mixture; set aside. For dressing, in the same skillet cook and stir the shallot in the remaining 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium heat about 2 minutes or until tender. Add vinegar and maple syrup. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Pour dressing over spinach mixture, toss to coat. Arrange salad on serving plates. Top with cheese and almonds. Makes 4 main-dish servings. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 325 Calories 15g Fat 23g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 325 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 67mg 22% Sodium 349mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Protein 24g Calcium 191.8mg 15% Iron 3.4mg 19% Potassium 791mg 17% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.