GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CILANTRO SALSA

Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Salsa image

These quick and easy chops from Lisa Ruehlow of Blaine, Minnesota make a very colorful statement when they hit the table. Your guests will rave!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons thawed limeade concentrate
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
Pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl combine the cantaloupe, tomatoes, green pepper,, limeade, onion, cilantro and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Season pork with pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges