Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Basil-Walnut Pesto
Olive-and-Tomato Romaine Salad
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed
- ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup walnut halves
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Rub pork with 2 Tbsp oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill pork, covered with grill lid, 12 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 145°F, turning every 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, process basil, garlic, nuts, ½ cup oil, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper in a food processor or blender until almost smooth. Serve pesto over pork.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups pitted kalamata olives, halved (see Note)
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together olives, tomatoes, onion, and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over lettuce.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 |
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