Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Spring Mixed Pea Salad

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<p>This spring, why not try a dish that will brighten your table? This succulent grilled, spiced pork tenderloin recipe showcases GOYA’s best seasonings. Here, the pork is accompanied by a vibrantly colorful pea salad that features crisp GOYA® <a title="Frozen Peas" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/frozen-ingredients/vegetables#frozen-peas">Frozen Peas</a>, and carries the taste of spring. Punched up with a dressing made with smooth, golden GOYA® <a title="Extra Virgin Olive Oil" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/extra-virgin-olive-oil/" data-id="8196">Extra Virgin Olive Oil</a>, a few splashes of zesty lemon juice and the flavors of tarragon and mustard, this salad is just the right complement to the spiced-up essence of the pork.</p>

Total Time

65m

Prep Time:25m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

Smoky Spice Rub

1 tsp.

<p><span> smoked paprika</span></p>

1

<p><span>pork tenderloin, about 1¼ lbs.</span></p>

4½ tbsp.

Spring Mixed Pea Salad

1

<p><span>red onion, cut into ½ ” dice</span></p>

4 tbsp.

GOYA® Lemon Juice or fresh), divided

3 cups

frozen GOYA® Peas

1½ cups

<p><span>sugar snap peas, halved crosswise</span></p>

2 tsp.

<p><span>chopped fresh tarragon</span></p>

1 tsp.

<p><span>grated lemon rind (optional)</span></p>

½ tsp.

<p><span>Dijon mustard</span></p>

¼ tsp.

<p><span>sugar</span></p>

½ tsp.

<p><span>salt</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Combine <em>Smoky Spice Rub</em> ingredients.</p>

Step 2

<p>Place pork on large sheet of plastic wrap and brush with ½ tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with <em>Smoky Spice Rub</em>. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.</p>

Step 3

<p>To make <em>Spring Mixed Pea Salad</em>, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 6 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside.</p>

Step 4

<p>Bring a large saucepan of water to boil. Add peas and sugar snaps and boil 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Rinse under cold running water and drain well.</p>

Step 5

<p>Whisk together tarragon, lemon rind (optional), mustard, sugar, salt, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice in large bowl until blended. Toss in onion and drained peas.</p>

Step 6

<p>Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill pork, turning occasionally, until it registers 135°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, slice, and serve with pea salad.</p>

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