Grilled Pork Salad with Strawberries

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp packed brown sugar, divided
  • 4 1-inch thick pork loin chops
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 1 5-ounce package mixed greens
  • 4 oz log goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  • Step 2:

    Combine coriander, ginger, and 1 Tbsp brown sugar in small bowl.

  • Step 3:

    Season the pork chops with ½ tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper and rub with the spice mixture.

  • Step 4:

    Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium high heat and drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add the pork chops and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

  • Step 5:

    Place the skillet in the oven and roast until the pork is just cooked through and an internal temperature of 145oF is reached (about 10 minutes). Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

  • Step 6:

    While pork is roasting, whisk the Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp brown sugar, ½ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in ¼ cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream.

  • Step 7:

    Add strawberries to dressing and toss. Add greens and toss again.

  • Step 8:

    Divide greens onto 4 plates. Top each salad with sliced pork then sprinkle with goat cheese, chives, and pecans.