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Beef Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad

Ready in just 25 minutes, this will be a go-to for quick & nutritious weeknight meals.

  • 25
    min
  • 4
    SERVINGS
  • 390
    Cal
  • 25 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 4 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (4 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 package (5 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
  • 1 medium red or green ripe pear, cored, cut into 16 wedges
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Honey Mustard Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup prepared honey mustard
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Cooking:

  1. Season beef Tenderloin Steaks with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

    Cook's Tip: To grill, place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 7 to 10 minutes (timings remain the same for gas grill) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Do not overcook.

  2. Meanwhile whisk Honey Mustard Dressing ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Set aside. Divide greens evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with pear wedges and dried cranberries.

  3. Carve steaks into thin slices; season with salt, as desired. Divide steak slices evenly over salads. Top each salad evenly with dressing, pecans and goat cheese, if desired.

    Recipe adapted from The Healthy Beef Cookbook, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Cook's Tip: To toast pecans, spread in single layer on metal baking sheet. Bake in 350°F oven 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.) Set aside to cool.
386 CALORIES

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3.6g SAT FAT

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24.8g PROTEIN

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3.8 mg IRON

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4.2 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 386 Calories; 166.5 Calories from fat; 18.5g Total Fat (3.6 g Saturated Fat; 0.3 g Trans Fat; 3.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 10.2 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 68 mg Cholesterol; 278 mg Sodium; 24.5 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.2 g Dietary Fiber; 24.8 g Protein; 3.8 mg Iron; 557 mg Potassium; 4.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.2 mg Zinc; 21.1 mcg Selenium; 57.1 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Potassium, and Choline.

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