Grilled Pork Chop with Strawberry Snap Pea Salad
A lean grilled pork chop gets a sunny California-style strawberry avocado salad with crisp snap peas and spinach for a fast late-spring dinner for one.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Pork Center Cut Chop Bone In1 pork chop, about 8 oz bone-in $4.79
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Baby spinach2 packed cups
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Snap peas3/4 cup, strings removed
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Carrot1 small, peeled into ribbons or thinly sliced
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Fresh organic strawberries1/2 cup, hulled and sliced $6.99
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Fresh medium ripe avocado1/2 avocado, sliced $1.50
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Green top red radishes2 radishes, thinly sliced $1.99
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Kroger® Fresh lemons1/2 lemon, zested and juiced $4.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Basil1 tablespoon chopped $2.79
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Olive oil1 tablespoon, divided
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Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar1 teaspoon
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Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon
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Honey1/2 teaspoon
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Garlic powder1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
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Meiomi California Pinot Noir750 ml $19.99
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high, then pat the pork chop dry and season it with lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon olive oil; let it sit while you prep the salad.
- Slice the strawberries, avocado, and radishes; remove strings from the snap peas and cut them in half on a diagonal, then shave or thinly slice the carrot.
- Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon, honey, 2 teaspoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl to make a bright vinaigrette.
- Grill the pork chop for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely marked and the center reaches 145°F; transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- While the pork rests, add the spinach, snap peas, carrot, strawberries, radishes, avocado, and basil to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss gently so the avocado stays intact.
- Slice the pork off the bone if desired, plate it beside the spinach snap pea salad, and spoon any resting juices over the chop before serving.
Total time: 32 minutes
Estimated cost: About $5–$8 for 1 serving based on listed items used; excludes pantry spinach, snap peas, carrots, oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
Health notes: Serves 1; about 500–575 calories with roughly 35–40 g protein, moderate healthy fats, and fiber from the vegetables and fruit.
Drink pairing: A chilled Pinot Noir works well with the grilled pork and strawberries without overpowering the spinach snap pea salad.
Wine picks:
- Meiomi California Pinot Noir $19.99 750 ml
- Miraval Studio Rosé $16.99 750 ml
Why it works: Two complementary choices: a fruit-forward, silky Pinot Noir to echo the strawberries and stand up to the grilled pork’s savor, plus a chilled Provence-style rosé as a brighter, herb-friendly alternative that mirrors the salad’s citrus-honey vinaigrette and basil.