Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
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Submitted By: The Beef Checkoff BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Prep Time: 16 Minutes
Cook Time: 9 Minutes Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4


"A beautiful salad of crisp greens, ripe pears, cranberries and goat cheese salad is transformed into an elegant main dish when topped with lean beef tenderloin."
Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 3
/4 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby salad
greens
1 medium red or green pear, cored, cut
into wedges
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Honey Mustard Dressing:
1/2 cup prepared honey mustard
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. Season beef steaks with 1/2 teaspoon 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.
2. 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.
3.