Grilled Pork Chops With Peach-Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 English cucumbers
• 1 1/2 limes
• 6 peaches
• 6 pork chops, bone-in
• 3 shallots
• black pepper
• extra virgin olive oil
• honey
• paprika
• salt

Directions

• 1.

  Wash and dry the fresh produce.

• 2.

  Preheat a grill pan or regular skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3.

  In a small bowl, combine and mix together olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.

• 4.

  Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and place on a plate; rub with the spice mixture on both sides.

• 5.

  Place the pork chops in the grill pan / skillet and sear until they develop a nice crust, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Then, reduce the heat to medium and cook the chops, flipping occasionally, until they are cooked through (test using a thermometer or cut into a chop with a knife), another 3 to 5 minutes. Once done, transfer the pork to a plate.

• 6.

  Juice the limes and transfer to a large salad bowl.

• 7.

  To the lime juice, add olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper; whisk together.

• 8.

  Quarter the peaches lengthwise (around the pit) and twist the quarters to separate, then remove and discard the pit; cut each quarter lengthwise into thin wedges and add to the salad bowl.

• 9.

  Trim off and discard the ends of the cucumber; halve the cucumber lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds at an angle. Add to the salad bowl.

• 10.

  Trim off and discard the ends of the shallots; peel and halve the shallots lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into half-rounds. Add to the salad bowl and toss the salad to combine.

• 11.

  To serve, divide the pork chops and salad between plates. Enjoy!