Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Cucumber and Mango Salad with Chili-Spiced Pork

You can substitute boneless chicken breasts or turkey breast cutlets for the pork.

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 to 1 inch thick; about 1 pound total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 English cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Pat pork dry and season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Cook until pork is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let pork rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, honey, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add mango, cucumber, and lettuce and toss to combine. Divide salad among four shallow bowls and serve with pork.

NOTE:
To check for doneness, press on thickest part of meat; it should feel firm yet springy. An instant-read thermometer will give you a more precise measurement. Insert it horizontally into center of chop (avoiding bone); the pork is done at 145 degrees.

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