Grilled Pork, Couscous and Dried Cherry
Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Grilled pork and couscous with a dried cherry and citrus vinaigrette is the focus of a one-dish summer supper. Serve with grilled garlic bread.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless pork chops, 4-ounces each, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/3 cups couscous
• 2 cups water, boiling
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• Zest of one orange
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
  

Instructions

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 minutes, turning occasionally. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in large bowl cover couscous with boiling water seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
4. Stir cherries and onion into couscous. 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.

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Servings: 4

Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled rose or vin gris wine.

Nutrition Information: Calories: 560 calories Protein: 23 grams Fat: 20 grams Sodium: 30 milligrams Cholesterol: 30 milligrams Saturated Fat: 3 grams Carbohydrates: 78 grams

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board