Grilled Pork With Arugula Grape Salad Recipes

GRILLED PORK WITH ARUGULA-GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, vinegar, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and adding the rest in a steady stream.
• Put the pork chops in a shallow dish and season all over with salt. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Coat the pork and set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork until cooked through but still moist, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Add the grapes and arugula to the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter or individual plates; top with the salad and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

GRILLED PORK WITH ARUGULA-AND-GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, vinegar, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and adding the rest in a steady stream.
• Put the pork chops in a shallow dish and season all over with salt. Add 3 tablespoons of the dressing and the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme. Rub all over the pork and let marinate 5 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Add the grapes and arugula to the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter or individual plates; top with the salad and sprinkle with the gorgonzola.

GRILLED PORK WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place pork between 2 sheets of waxed paper and flatten by rolling over with a rolling pin a few times; place pork in a releasable zip-close plastic bag (or glass container).
• Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to bag (or container); seal bag and shake to mix and coat (or stir and cover). Let marinate for at least 10 minutes but no more than 1 hour.
• Off heat, coat a grill rack or stove top grill pan with cooking spray; preheat to medium-high heat. Grill pork until cooked through, flipping once, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine arugula, tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, vinegar, oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve pork with salad on top. Yields 2 pieces of pork and about 2 1/4 cups of salad per serving.

WILTED ARUGULA PORK SALAD

Steps:

• Brush pork chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, to taste. Grill or broil until pork is no longer pink.
• Saute arugula in remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until just wilted. Season with salt, to taste.
• Arrange arugula and pork chops on 2 large plates. Spoon Cran-Apple Salsa Dressing over pork, to taste. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.