Pork Teriyaki on Lettuce, Tomato and Corn Salad

Once the weather gets warmer, you’ll want to spend less time in the kitchen. Here’s one solution: a perfect “meal in a salad” ! Sweet, tangy teriyaki pork strips strewn across slices of tomatoes, crisp lettuce leaves and a good heaping of corn kernels. And drizzling all around the pile of veggies, is a tangy dressing of interesting flavors.

There are different ways to prepare this pork: Char-grill it outdoors. Or grill it indoors. Or if preferred, pan sear it stove top. And if you’d rather not use pork, use boneless chicken cuts and it’s just as delightful.

Make it ahead, bring it to a party or just have it on a quiet night at home. Whichever way, it’s a sure healthy, wholesome meal in a salad!

Pork Teriyaki on Lettuce, Tomato and Corn Salad

By Elizabeth Q, May 27, 2012

Here’s a perfect “meal in a salad” ! Sweet, tangy teriyaki pork strips strewn across slices of tomatoes, crisp lettuce leaves and a good heaping of corn kernels. And drizzling all around the pile of veggies, is a tangy dressing of interesting flavors.

Ingredients:

rice wine vinegar - 1/4 cup
ginger ale - 1/4 cup
granulated sugar - 2 Tablespoons
salt - 1/2 teaspoon
black pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
whole tomato - 1
corn kernels - 1/3 cup boiled or canned (drain if canned)
lettuce leaves - 2 to 3 cups, washed and shredded in small pieces
soy sauce - 3 Tablespoons
tomato catsup - 1/4 cup
brown sugar - 3 Tablespoons
lemon juice - from 1 lemon
pork tenderloin or pork chops - sliced in 2-inch thin strips
salt - 1 teaspoon
black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Make a teriyaki marinade by mixing the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, with salt and pepper to taste. Marinate the pork (or chicken ) with this teriyaki sauce. Refrigerate overnight. 2. The following day, pan sear the pork slices (or chicken) in a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Cook for about 15-18 minutes or till meat is tender. 3. When cooked, remove from skillet and slice in strips. Let the meat cool slightly before adding on top of salad. To Assemble Salad: 1. Mix together the salad dressing : rice wine vinegar, ginger ale, sugar, salt. Arrange lettuce leaves in bottom of bowl. 2. Add the tomato slices and teriyaki strips. 3. Sprinkle the corn kernels all around. 4. Drizzle the salad dressing just before serving. Serve chilled. RECIPE NOTES: If preferred, you can cook the teriyaki steaks and have it alone as a meal. It will go well with steamed jasmine white rice.

10 Responses to Pork Teriyaki on Lettuce, Tomato and Corn Salad

Oh I’d love this on skewers, grilled and then devoured!

Paula says: May 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM
- Hi Paula! I agree with you. These teriyaki strips are terrific any which way! Thanks for stopping by!
  
  Elizabeth Q says: May 27, 2012 at 4:46 PM
Wow, I love how meaty this salad is!

Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says: May 29, 2012 at 4:13 PM
- Thanks, Chung-Ah! The sweet teriyaki strips blended well with the salad greens! Glad you stopped by
  
  Elizabeth Q says: May 29, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Happy I came over. LOVE Salads and this one looks so yummy. Thanks ton for the recipe.

Minnie(@thelady8home) says: May 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM
- Thanks, Minnie! Teriyaki strips on salads are a family favorite here. Glad you came by
  
  Elizabeth Q says: May 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM
I’m a firm believer that topping a salad with protein makes eating it more of a treat, in the same way eating veggies with meat is crucial if i’m going to have my fair share of vegetables in my diet. haha! Well, that’s just me I guess. Great recipe!

Gio of The Hungry Giant says: June 1, 2012 at 9:22 AM
- Thanks, Gio! This recipe has different textures & also very versatile. You should try it. I’m sure you can play around with another variation. Glad you stopped by.
  
  Elizabeth Q says: June 1, 2012 at 11:28 AM
This is totally a happy main dish salad to me! I love this one. After gaining a little bit of my weight I “should” be carb-free… That’s my main weakness before sugar I think.. Looks so delicious Elizabeth!

Nami | Just One Cookbook says: June 5, 2012 at 2:09 AM
- Thanks, Nami! Isn’t this just so tempting, yet healthy ? Glad you stopped by!
  
  Elizabeth Q says: June 5, 2012 at 1:55 PM