Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
Diced mango and chopped onion and pineapple make a fresh and fruity topping for these easy pork chops. “For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro to the salsa.” Pete Johnson - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan, divided
- 6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
- 1 medium mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
Directions
- Pour 3/4 cup salad dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add
- pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or
- overnight, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl, combine the mango, onion, pineapple and remaining
- salad dressing. Chill until serving.
- Drain and discard marinade. 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 stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with salsa. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/3 cup salsa equals 246 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 297 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot