Grilled Pork, Couscous and Dried Cherry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 boneless pork chops, 4 oz. each, cut into 3/4-in. cubes |
| 1 tsp. ground cumin |
| 1/2 tsp. ground ginger |
| 1/2 tsp. ground allspice |
| 1/2 tsp. garlic powder |
| 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper |
| 1-1/3 c. couscous |
| 2 c. water, boiling |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/2 c. dried cherries |
| 4 green onions, sliced |
| 2 oranges, peeled and sliced |
| 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly |
| 4 Tbsp. olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp. orange juice |
| zest of one orange |
| 1-1/2 tsp. brown sugar |
| salt and pepper, to taste |
| 2 Tbsp. pecans, chopped |
Directions:
1. Combine cumin, ginger, allspice, garlic powder and cayenne and rub mixture over pork cubes.
2. Skewer cubes and grill over hot coals for 8-10 min., turning occasionally. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in large bowl cover couscous with boiling water seasoned with 1/2 tsp. salt; cover and let rest 5 min. Stir cherries and onion into couscous.
4. Arrange cucumber around the edge of serving platter; arrange couscous mixture in center, top with orange slices and pork cubes.
5. In small bowl stir together olive oil, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad; garnish with pecans.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 560; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Total Carbs: 78g; Protein: 23g; Sodium: 30mg;