Amazing Grilled Pork and Veggie Salad
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Amazing Grilled Pork and Veggie Salad
Description
This salad features pork chops marinated in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, and a robust steak seasoning blend, which enhances the meat’s umami and spice notes. The pork is grilled to an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring juiciness without dryness, with green beans and red onion slices grilled alongside for complementary char and smoky flavor. The vegetables are coated lightly in olive oil and seasoned before grilling to develop a tender-crisp texture.
The salad base consists of crisp romaine lettuce leaves, crumbled feta cheese (or blue cheese for variation), and fresh basil, which adds herbal brightness. The dressing combines olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and seasoning, providing a tangy contrast to the richer grilled components. Together, the elements present a balanced dish with smoky, savory, fresh, and tangy flavors.
Bone-in or boneless pork chops can be used, but care should be taken not to overcook to avoid dryness. The special steak seasoning blend, which can be homemade or store-bought, is a key flavor component. After grilling, the pork should rest briefly before slicing onto the salad for optimal juiciness.
Ingredients
Pork + Marinade:
- 1 ½ to 2 to 2 pounds pork chops see note
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce I use low-sodium
- 2 teaspoons steak seasoning such as Montreal Steak Seasoning or see note for a homemade version
Salad:
- 8 to 12 to 12 ounces Green bean fresh
- 1 red onion peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices, large
- 1 to 2 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 to 3 romaine lettuce medium heads
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled, or blue cheese
- ½ cup basil thinly sliced or torn, fresh
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- For the pork, mix olive oil, soy sauce and steak seasoning together in a small bowl. Add the pork chops to a large ziploc bag or flat dish and pour the marinade ingredients over the top, turning so the pork is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to grill, heat a charcoal, propane or pellet grill to medium or medium-high heat (I set my pellet grill to 375 degrees F).
- Toss the green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of coarse, kosher salt and pepper. Rub another tablespoon or so of olive oil over both sides of all the onion slices (carefully so the onions don't separate into rings) and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the pork chops for 6-8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F. If your grill is large enough, grill the onions and green beans alongside the pork (or grill in batches - the pork should rest for 5-10 minutes after grilling).
- Place the onion slices directly on the grill grates and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until tender. Grill the green beans in a grill basket or cast iron skillet until sizzling and crisp tender, 6-8 minutes.
- Chop the romaine hearts into bite-size pieces and add to a serving bowl. Chop the grilled onions and green beans into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the romaine lettuce.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
- After the pork rests, chop into bite-size pieces or cut into thin slices. Toss with the salad ingredients or serve alongside.
- Add feta or blue cheese crumbles and fresh basil to the salad. Give a light toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use boneless or bone-in pork chops; 2-inch thick boneless chops work well for this recipe.
- Grill pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F to maintain juiciness without dryness.
- A homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning blend includes paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, dill, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Most marinade is discarded before cooking, so nutrition facts exclude it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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