Pork Tenderloin with Watermelon Panzanella

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 slices crusty whole-wheat bread
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 6 cups chopped watermelon
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Season pork with chili powder, pepper and salt. Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 12-14 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

  3. Grill bread until charred 1 to 2 minutes per side. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.

  4. Meanwhile, whisk oil, lime zest, lime juice and jalapeno in a large bowl. Add watermelon, onion, basil, feta and the bread and toss to coat.

  5. Slice the pork 1/2 inch thick and serve with the watermelon panzanella.

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