Grilled Pork with Arugula Grape Salad

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Grilled Pork with Arugula Grape Salad recipe—a delightful balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors! Juicy, marinated pork chops are infused with garlic, rosemary, and a hint of olive oil before being perfectly grilled to golden-brown perfection. Paired with a vibrant arugula salad bursting with the sweetness of red grapes, the tang of creamy goat cheese, and the crunch of toasted walnuts, this dish is a true celebration of bold textures and flavors. A light balsamic-honey dressing ties it all together, making this meal not just delicious but also refreshingly wholesome. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups arugula
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 cup goat cheese
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Brush the pork chops with the marinade evenly on both sides and let them rest for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 5

While the pork is grilling, prepare the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, halved red grapes, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and lemon juice to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve the grilled pork chops alongside the arugula grape salad for a perfectly balanced meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1329.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3509.0

Total Fat 286.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 61.9g
Cholesterol 483.3mg	0%
Sodium 3772.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 173.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 772.4mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2954.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.0%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 7.3%