THAI PORK SALAD

Thai Pork Salad image

Lime, cilantro and a little bit of heat create a unique Asian salad that's out of this world. "I love to try new recipes, like this one, for my husband and me," writes Sharon Delaney-Chronis from South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup lightly salted cashews
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro and mint; set aside., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Slice pork and keep warm., In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the cashews, salt, cayenne and pork; heat through. Stir in lime juice and sugar until blended. Remove from the heat., Divide cabbage mixture between two serving plates. Top with pork mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.