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Pork Cutlets with Cantaloupe Salad

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Alex Lau

A ripe cantaloupe is one of the most intoxicating pieces of produce under the sun—use it creatively.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4 ½-inch-thick pork cutlets
Kosher salt
1 cup coarsely grated cantaloupe
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red chile, thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced cantaloupe
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Crushed salted, roasted peanuts (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prick pork cutlets all over with a fork; season with salt. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; add coarsely grated cantaloupe, lime juice, and oil. Seal bag and toss cantaloupe to coat; chill 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and grill, turning, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes; transfer to a platter.

    Step 3

    Toss together scallions, chile, thinly sliced cantaloupe, cilantro, fish sauce, and lime juice. Arrange salad over pork; top with peanuts.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 310 Fat (g) 16 Saturated Fat (g) 2.5 Cholesterol (mg) 75 Carbohydrates (g) 17 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 11 Protein (g) 29 Sodium (mg) 870
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