Best Herb Balsamic Grilled Pork With Spinach And Grape Salad Recipes

ASIAN SPINACH AND GRAPE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups washed fresh spinach (packaged washed spinach is a time saver)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled (or broil on high in your oven) and then diced
1 cup peeled, seeded cucumber, in half-inch chunks
1 cup green California seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup frozen shelled soybeans (edamame), thawed
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 clove fresh garlic, minced or pressed
1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Or, for a more textured dressing, whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, cucumber, grapes and soybeans. Toss with the dressing and add salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 427; Protein 38 g; Carbohydrate 25 g; Fat 21 g; Saturated Fat 3 g; 43% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 68 mg; Sodium 718 mg; Fiber 3.3 g.

GRILLED BALSAMIC PORK WITH HERBS

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Want to know the secret to great-tasting grilled meat? Brush on the marinade using the herb sprigs! This simple marinade of balsamic vinegar, rosemary and thyme flavors pork magnificently.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 pounds)
8 large rosemary sprigs
8 large thyme sprigs
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

Cut each pork tenderloin crosswise into 6 pieces. Press each piece, cut side down, to form a round, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick.
Place rosemary and thyme sprigs in glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag. Stir in vinegar and oil. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning pork 2 or 3 times, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
Remove pork and herbs from marinade; reserve marinade. Immediately cover and grill pork 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 7 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Cover and grill pork 6 to 8 minutes longer, turning frequently, until slightly pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg

GRILLED PORK WITH ARUGULA-AND-GRAPE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 5-ounce boneless pork chops
3/4 cup red seedless grapes, halved
4 heaping cups baby arugula
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese

Steps:

Combine the shallot, vinegar, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and adding the rest in a steady stream.
Put the pork chops in a shallow dish and season all over with salt. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Coat the pork and set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork until cooked through but still moist, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Add the grapes and arugula to the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter or individual plates; top with the salad and sprinkle with the gorgonzola.