Five-Spice Pork and Apple Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean pork tenderloin
• 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, divided*
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 medium Fuji apple or other sweet-tart apple
• 1/4 medium red onion
• 3 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 Tbsp canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil
• 12 cups mixed salad greens (about 6 oz)

• *Note: Chinese five-spice powder is a spice blend available in either the spice section or the Asian or ethnic food section of most major supermarkets.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Season tenderloin on all sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, salt, and pepper. Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast until internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 20 minutes. Remove pork from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
3. While pork is cooking, core and thinly slice apple. Thinly slice onion.
4. While pork is resting, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder. Add salad greens, apple, and onion and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Arrange salad on plates or a platter.
5. Cut pork into thin slices. Arrange on top of salads and serve.