CARIBBEAN PORK AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Caribbean Pork and Couscous Salad image

Provided by Becca Bricker

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless pork chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon caribbean jerk seasoning
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
4 green onions, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 orange, zest of
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

In plastic bag, shake together the pork cubes and Caribbean rub to evenly coat the pork. Skewer pork and grill over medium-hot fire for 8 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
Meanwhile, in large bowl combine couscous and boiling water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let sit 5 minutes. Stir cherries and green onions into couscous.
Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of four dinner plates; equally portion couscous mixture onto plates; topping with orange slices and pork cubes.
Stir together oil, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salads and garnish each salad with some chopped pecans.
*Or combine 4 teaspoons ground allspice, 1 tablespoon each dried thyme and paprika, 1 teaspoon each cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for the caribbean rub.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.1, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 350.5, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 31.1