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15-Minute Pork Chop Arugula Salad
Jon Simon

Pork Chop and Arugula Salad

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This pork chop and arugula salad transforms simple ingredients into weeknight magic with marinated pork strips, peppery arugula, sweet grapes, crunchy walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola, all coming together in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 269

Ingredients
 
 

Dressing
  • 1 shallot Shallot Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar Any type of vinegar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 dash Black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Oil Olive oil or any cooking oil
Main
  • 4 pieces Pork chops Boneless, about 1 inch thick
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped, can be toasted for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Grapes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese Crumbled, can substitute with blue cheese or goat cheese
Base
  • 4 cups Fresh arugula Washed and dried

Equipment

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil until the dressing is smooth.
  2. Place the pork chops in a zip lock bag and add half of the vinaigrette. Seal the bag and massage to coat the pork thoroughly. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
  4. Divide the arugula among plates. Top with sliced pork, walnuts, grapes, and gorgonzola. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salads.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the salad. Let the pork rest after cooking to keep it juicy. If gorgonzola is too strong, substitute with goat cheese.

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