PORK AND APPLE SALAD

PORK AND APPLE SALAD image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp apple jelly
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
3 boneless center-cut pork chops (about 1 1/4 lbs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup EV olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp whole grain mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn
1 Fuji or Gala apple, diced
1 small turnip, diced
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat grill to high. Mix 2 tbsp apple jelly with the thyme. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil on both sides. Grill the chops until marked, about 3 min per side. Brush with the jelly-thyme mixture and continue to grill until the chops are cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool. 2. Soak the diced onion in a bowl of cold water, about 10 min. Meanwhile, whisk the mustard, vinegar and the remaining 1 tbsp apple jelly in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil, whisking until smooth. 3. Cut the pork into bite-size pieces and drain the onion. Add the lettuce apple, turnip, pork, onion and blue cheese to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Top with parsley, if desired.