Warm Italian Pork Salad Recipes

WARM ITALIAN PORK SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, toss pork and Italian dressing. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to marinate.
• Meanwhile, in another small bowl, mix ranch dressing mix (dry), mayonnaise and milk; set aside.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil, stirring frequently, until pork is no longer pink.
• Among 4 plates, divide lettuce. Top each with broccoli, zucchini, tomato wedges and pork. Drizzle dressing over salads.

PORK MILANESE WITH WARM AUTUMN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees F or the lowest it will go.
• Set up a standard breading procedure by placing the flour, egg, and panko mixed with the grated pecorino in separate wide flat containers. Season the pork generously with salt on both sides. Using 1 hand for wet ingredients and the other hand for dry ingredients coat the meat in the flour, then in the eggs, and then in the bread crumbs, pressing the panko onto the pork to adhere. Set aside until ready to cook.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until it is about a 1/2-inch deep. Check the temperature of the oil by dipping the edge of the pork into the oil, if it does not sizzle and bubble STOP and WAIT! Check it again in another minute. If the oil is smoking it is too hot. When the oil is at the proper temperature gently add the pork. Do not crowd the pan or you will end up with greasy pork; it may be necessary to work in batches. When the pork is beautifully golden brown and cooked through, remove them from the pan and blot on paper towels. Put them on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and put them in a warm oven.
• In another large skillet over medium-high heat, pour in a thin layer of olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt, and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and cook until they are soft and wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. If the pan is looking dry add another few drops of olive oil. Toss in the apples and remove the pan from the heat. Add the escarole and radicchio and toss with the vinegar and more olive oil and salt, if needed.
• Arrange a piece of pork in the center of each plate and top with the salad. Sprinkle with the shaved pecorino and pumpkin seeds. You rock!

SALAD WITH HOT ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange the lettuce, onions, radishes and tomato on a serving platter; set aside. , In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add flour to drippings; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes., Combine the vinegar, sugar, water and salad dressing mix; add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drizzle over salad. Top with bacon. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 2 weeks.

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH WARM PEPPER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). (If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When Charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows: Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds; Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds; Low: 5 to 6 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.)
• Toss peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill on lightly oiled grill sheet set directly on grill rack, with grill covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until slightly softened and charred, 9 to 15 minutes (onion will cook faster), transferring to a bowl as cooked.
• Add vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to peppers and onion, tossing to coat. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
• While vegetables stand, run skewers crisscrossed horizontally through sausage coil, securing ends. Grill directly over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas) on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total. (Thicker sausage may take longer.)
• Transfer vegetables to a platter and top with sausage.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PORK MILANESE

Steps:

• Prepare the pork: Pound the meat between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a heavy skillet or mallet until thin. Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and add a touch of cold water; whisk to blend. Put the flour in a separate shallow bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan in a third bowl; season with salt and pepper. Dip each slice of pork in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the pork slices in a single layer. Return to the heat and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and flip the pork; cook 2 to 3 more minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain; slice into strips.
• Make the salad: Wipe out the skillet. Add the olive oil and tomatoes and increase the heat to high. Season with salt, add the red pepper flakes and cook until the tomatoes blister, 1 to 2 minutes; stir in the basil and lemon juice. Place half of the spinach in a medium bowl. Pour the tomatoes and any pan juices over the spinach and toss to wilt slightly; taste for seasoning. Toss with the remaining spinach. Divide among plates and top with the pork. Serve immediately.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces.
• Boil in salted water 20 minutes or until just tender.
• Drain and rinse potatoes under cold water and place in a salad bowl. [I place the shallots and bell peppers into the boiling pot and saute for a few minutes until they are slightly tender].
• Add remaining ingredients to potatoes. Toss lightly.

WARM-APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broiler with rack 8 inches from heat. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; season. Add apples and toss to coat. Transfer to baking sheet and broil until browned at edges and softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Toss lettuce with apples and any juices. Sprinkle with chives.

WARM PORK & SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Spray nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray; stir-fry pork strips until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Set aside; keep warm.
• In large serving bowl, toss spinach, watercress, celery, grapes, green onion, water chestnuts and apple; toss to mix.
• In small saucepan, combine salad dressing, white wine, mustard and brown sugar; heat just until brown sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
• Stir cooked pork into hot dressing to coat well.
• Remove pork; pour half of dressing over greens mixture in bowl; toss well.
• Place pork strips on top of salad.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Pass remaining dressing.