Jerk seasoning can be found in a powder form, a dry paste, or even a marinade. Many people enjoy making their own. The essential ingredients for jerk seasoning include allspice, hot chilies, salt, and thyme. Many people enjoy adding their own special touch by including garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, or lime juice. Either way, it makes this salad a one-of-a-kind main dish meal that is both healthy and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin
• 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. dry Caribbean jerk seasoning, divided
• 1 tsp. lime zest, grated
• 1/4 C lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks in its own juice
• 8 C mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cantaloupe, cut into small pieces

Directions:

Preset the oven temperature to 425 degrees. Rub 1 Tbsp. of the jerk seasoning over the entire pork loin. Place a roasting rack into a shallow roasting pan and place the loin on the rack. Roast the loin for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees. Remove to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Allow the roast to stand for 10 minutes then cut into slices.

Place the lime zest into a large bowl. Add the lime juice and honey and whisk until well blended. Whisk in the juice from the pineapple. Add the pineapple chunks, salad greens, cantaloupe, and pork slices, and toss to combine. Makes 4 servings.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 50 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 265; Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 27g; Protein 26g; Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 67mg; Sodium 104mg.