You can make this fantastic meal in under 30 minutes. The pork chops get a boost of flavor from a fresh Greek salad salsa. 186 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
I’ve decided that this will be the summer of grilled pork chops in our house. The thought of taking a relatively cheap cut of meat, with a reputation for being dry and dull, and elevating it to something worthy of serving to company makes me a little more excited than I should really admit here.
Pork chops, grilled with nothing more than a coating of salt, pepper and oregano, takes me right back to a dinner I made with friends in my early twenties. We were going for a Greek theme, so had a tableful of lemon potatoes, pita bread, Greek salad, spanakopita, baklava and a ton of really good olive oil. Out of that entire feast, it’s the pork chops that emblazoned themselves in my memory. We took them straight from the grill and squeezed some lemon over top. Simple, fresh flavors.
On many nights, I’d be happy with just that squeeze of lemon. But this time, I wanted to elevate the lowly pork chop to something I’d be proud to serve to guests, but still easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. And since this recipe only takes 25 minutes to make, that leaves you plenty of time to enjoy a cocktail or two with your friends. Not muss, no fuss.
Use the sweetest tomatoes you can to give your salsa the most flavor.
Other healthy, cheap grilled recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Maple Dijon & Chili Drumsticks
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Hummus
Little Broken’s 30 Minute Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Aberdeen’s Kitchen’s Grilled Yellow Corn & Black Bean Tacos
Flavor the Moments’ Grilled Veggie Flatbread Pizza with Pesto
Grilled Pork Chops with Greek Salad Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 1/2-inch thick bone-in pork chops
- 3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
The Salsa:
- 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 3/4 ounce kalamata olive quartered
- 3/4 ounce feta cheese crumbled
- 4 basil leaves thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium. Lightly coat the grill with oil.
- Season the pork chops on both sides with oregano, salt and pepper.
- Place the pork chops on the grill. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side, flip and cook until the pork chops are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve with the salsa.
The Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, basil, oregano, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Notes
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I love bone-in pork chops!!! And you know I’m loving this Greek topping!
Millie | Add A Little says
So simple and so delicious – pork is so underrated!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I love that herby-salty-briney topping for these pork chops! I’m drooling!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Ohhh, I love Greek salad! I bet it tastes awesome on these pork chops!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Pork grilled, is delicious! Love the simple preparation AND the Greek Salad! Perfect! Let the summer of pork begin!
The Food Hunter says
I’m moving in to your house…I love pork chops
[email protected] Mom says
I love simple on any night of the week but that salsa makes it beyond appealing to me and I’m not much of a fan of pork chops!
foodwanderings says
With this colorful vibrancy you might even convert me to eating pork! 🙂 Love the recipe round-up too!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I love everything about these pork chops. They’re simple and yet oh so flavorful!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I’m going to a picnic on the weekend and think I may make this! It looks so delicious and easy.
Susan says
Pork chops are a staple at home, I think I cook them at least once a week. Good ones have so much flavor and I love your Greek themed topping. I’m going to have to give that a go one week!
MeinCupcake says
Wow, the pork chops really look amazing. I definitely have to try that recipe on our next BBQ party. Thanks so much for sharing, I love your healthy grilling recipes!
Best regards, Sylvie
kellie | The Suburban Soapbox says
Ooooo, these look heavenly. Love that you topped them with a greek salad salsa! Great idea!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
Love love love this! I just got a new grill and these grilled pork chops are totally going to be on the menu very soon! YUM
Melanie says
This is such a bright and pretty entree. We love grilling and I can’t wait to try this!