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GRILLED PORK FALL SALAD

dairy-free
egg-free
nut/seed-free
gluten-free
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 2 servings

This salad has the perfect balance of flavors for fall with peppery arugula, sweet apples, and the umami-flavor from TRIFECTA Spice Blend-seasoned pork chops.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking fat 
  • 2 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops (6 to 8 ounces each) 
  • 1 tablespoon TRIFECTA Spice Blend
  • 4 cups arugula 
  • 1 green apple, sliced into half moons 
  • 2 tablespoons almonds 
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese (optional) 
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F if you’ll be using a grill pan or want to finish the chops in the oven. 

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then brush with the cooking fat. Season the pork chops liberally on both sides with the spice blends, then cook on the hot grill for 3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear. (If the pork chops are less than an inch thick, cook for 2 minutes per side.) 

If using a grill pan, transfer the pan to the oven and continue cooking for 4 to 8 minutes, until the chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. 

If using a grill, move the chops to a higher rack or lower-temperature area of the grill and cook until they’re cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can transfer the chops from the grill to an oven-safe pan and bake them to finish cooking, following the instructions above for the grill pan. 

Place the arugula in a large serving bowl and top with the pork chop, apple slices, almonds, and cheese, if using. Toss or top with the dressing before serving. 

Notes

NUT-FREE?

Omit the almonds or use sunflower or pumpkin seeds in their place. 

LOW-FODMAP?

Swap in some raw carrots for the apple slices for some crunch.