Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Salsa

Name: Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
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

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!

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

Directions

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

1 each: 240 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Grilled Pork Chops with Fruit Salsa in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008

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Queenlalisa

Jun 9, 2014

It was different and tasty! I may try to substitute the cantaloupe with watermelon next time.
Cast2

Oct 4, 2011

Is sooo good! there is nothing bad to say about this recipe.