Southern Pork & Black Eyed Peas Ranch Salad

1 lb Pork Tenderloin
3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. dried parsley leaves, crushed
1 Large Head Broccoli, blanched and chopped
2 cups frozen black-eyed peas, cooked according to package directions without salt
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup ranch dressing
juice of 1 lime
4 cups spring salad mix

Season pork with 1/2 tsp black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Grill or broil until pork is done, thinly slice.

Meanwhile, toss warm broccoli, black-eyed peas, red onion, 1/4 cup ranch dressing,lime juice , and remaining 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Arrange salad mix on platter. Top with broccoli mixture, then pork. Just before serving, drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.

Yummy served with sourdough bread and balsamic vinegar and olive oil as dipping sauce.