5 from 21 votes
Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Salad
These Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops are seasoned with a dry rub and oregano, grilled to a juicy medium with a lightly charred exterior. Served atop a fresh tomato salad with parsley, red onion, capers, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and crumbled feta, the dish combines savory, tangy, and herbaceous elements for a balanced meal. The tomato salad's acidity and saltiness complement the rich pork chops.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless, 6-ounce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1-2 tablespoons pork seasoning dry rub
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
For the Tomato Salad
- 1 pound tomato cut in half, and then quartered (about 3 cups, medium size
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped, fresh, Italian, leaves
- ⅓ cup red onion sliced
- ¼ cup capers
- 1 clove garlic , pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the grill and clean grill grates for cooking over medium-high heat or about 350°F to 450°F.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and brush both sides evenly with olive oil. Generously season the pork chops with the dry rub and sprinkle the oregano evenly on each chop, patting into the meat on both sides. Rest for 5-10 minutes as the grill heats.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tomato salad so the flavors can meld while the pork chops cook. Get the tomato salad recipe instructions here.
- Grill the pork chops over direct heat, with the lid closed, until the pork chops are well-marked, for 8-12 minutes total, turning once. For juicy pork chops, the chops should still be barely pink in the middle and 140°F. Rest the chops for 5 minutes for the juices to set into the meat before cutting.
- Serve the pork chops topped with the tomato salad and add chunks of feta cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Boneless or bone-in pork chops can be used; thinner chops require shorter cooking times (3-5 minutes total).
- Ensure grill grates are clean and preheated to medium-high heat for proper searing and grill marks.
- Allow pork chops to rest for 5 minutes after grilling to keep juices locked in.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
673mg
(28%)
Potassium
890mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2225IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
44.3mg
(49%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2225IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 44.3mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.