Gingered Pork and Melon Salad
1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into ½-inch cubes
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tbs grated ginger
2 cups melon balls: cantaloupes, watermelon, honeydew or a mixture
1 papaya, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 Tbs Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
6 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup peach yogurt
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In medium saucepan combine orange juice and ginger; bring to a simmer and add pork cubes.
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Simmer for about 5 minutes, until pork is cooked. Remove pork and remaining liquid to bowl, refrigerate uncovered to cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.
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In medium bowl gently toss together melon, papaya, Grand Marnier, pork cubes and cooking liquid.
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On each of four plates place 1 ½ cups salad greens.
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Serve equal portions pork-melon mixture atop greens, topped with 2 tablespoons yogurt.
Servings: 4