Spicy Pork Salad

This Spicy Pork Salad combines tender, marinated pork with a refreshing mix of vegetables, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It's a high-protein appetizer that's perfect for sharing or enjoying as a light meal.

Spicy Pork Salad
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Korean
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin - 200 grams
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 teaspoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
  • Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
  • Cucumber (sliced) - 1/2 medium
  • Radish (julienned) - 50 grams
  • Carrot (shredded) - 1/2 medium
  • Scallions (sliced) - 2 stalks
  • Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the marinade.
  2. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and add it to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
  4. While the pork is cooking, prepare the salad by mixing the salad greens, cucumber, radish, carrot, and scallions in a large bowl.
  5. Once the pork is done, let it cool slightly, then add it to the salad mixture.
  6. Toss everything together and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

Tags

KoreanHigh ProteinAppetizer