Tenderloin Cranberry And Pear Salad Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

16ozbeef tenderloin steaks,(4 pieces), cut ¾ inch thick

½tspcoarse grind black pepper

5ozmixed baby salad greens

1mediumpear,(red or green) cored, cut into wedges

¼cupdried cranberries

salt

¼cuppecans,toasted, coarsely chopped

¼cupgoat cheese,crumbled, optional

½cupprepared honey mustard

2tbspwater

1½tspolive oil

1tspwhite wine vinegar

¼tspcoarse grind black pepper

⅛tspsalt

Season beef steaks with pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

Place steaks in skillet; cook 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally.

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.

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.