Chinese Sweet & Sour Pork Salad

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A vibrant mix of tender pork, crisp snow peas, and sweet-tart pineapple tossed in a glossy apricot-ginger sauce.
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This Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Salad offers a delightful twist on classic takeout flavors with a fresh, crunchy texture. Tender cubes of pork loin are paired with crisp snow peas, shredded carrots, and juicy pineapple chunks. The dressing is a bright blend of ketchup, apple juice, apricot spread, and ginger, creating a tangy and sweet glaze that coats every bite. It&# 226;€™s a quick, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Serve it warm for a comforting main dish or chilled as a refreshing picnic side. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory notes makes this salad a crowd-pleaser that is easy to prepare with pantry staples.

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Chinese Sweet & Sour Pork Salad

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 151.4

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This Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Salad offers a delightful twist on classic takeout flavors with a fresh, crunchy texture. Tender cubes of pork loin are paired with crisp snow peas, shredded carrots, and juicy pineapple chunks. The dressing is a bright blend of ketchup, apple juice, apricot spread, and ginger, creating a tangy and sweet glaze that coats every bite. It&# 226;€™s a quick, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Serve it warm for a comforting main dish or chilled as a refreshing picnic side. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory notes makes this salad a crowd-pleaser that is easy to prepare with pantry staples.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork loin chops and cut the meat into 3/4-inch cubes.
  2. If using frozen snow peas, thaw and rinse them; trim the ends if using fresh peas.
  3. Drain the canned pineapple chunks and sliced water chestnuts, setting them aside.
  4. Shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, apple juice, apricot fruit spread, apple cider vinegar, and minced ginger.
  6. Stir the sauce mixture constantly until the apricot spread has melted and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  8. Add the cubed pork to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned and almost cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium and add the snow peas to the skillet with the pork.
  10. Cook the pork and peas together just until the peas are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  11. Transfer the pork and pea mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  12. Add the drained pineapple chunks, water chestnuts, and shredded carrots to the bowl.
  13. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the salad ingredients.
  14. Toss everything gently until evenly coated with the sauce.
  15. Serve the salad warm for a main dish or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving as a side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 151.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.0g5%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 61.3mg21%
Sodium 298.8mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 5.9g
Protein 22.3g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, sweet, sour, pork, salad, apple, apricot, ginger, ketchup, snow peas, pineapple, carrots, water chestnuts, quick, easy, dinner, side dish, picnic, asian, gluten free
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