Just when you think the cupboard is bare, and wonder 'what’s for dinner'—this main dish salad is the answer. Serve with hot French bread.

Pork Caesar Salad

1 whole pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
1/4 cup Italian dressing
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3/4 cup croutons
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

1. Slice tenderloin in half lengthwise, then in 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in self-sealing bag, add dressing, seal bag and marinate an hour in refrigerator.
2. For dressing, in small bowl stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
3. Drain marinade from pork, discarding marinade.
4. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry pork 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. In large serving bowl toss together pork, romaine, reserved dressing, croutons and Parmesan. Season to taste with pepper and serve with hot French bread.

Serves 4.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.