Smart Souvlaki-Style Pork Salad

Under 50g of Carbs

Under 650 Calories

with Creamy Lemon Dressing

10 min

Difficulty: 2/3

Greek

We've taken a Greek staple and given it a 'smart' twist! With a delightful herby marinade, crunchy salad, orzo and a creamy lemon dressing, this dish will prove to be the smart option in more ways than one! Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amount.

Allergens

Sulphites

Soy

Mustard

Wheat

Milk

Sulphites

May contain traces of allergens

Peanuts

Sesame

Tree nuts

Utensils

Parchment Paper

Baking Sheet

Large Pot

Measuring Spoons

Strainer

Zester

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Medium Bowl

Tags

Under 50g of Carbs

Under 650 Calories

Ingredients

Pork Chops, boneless

340 g

Orzo

170 g

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Tomato

1 unit(s)

Baby Spinach

56 g

Garlic, cloves

2 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Feta Cheese, crumbled

0.25 cup

Sour Cream

1 unit(s)

Mixed Olives

30 g

Dill-Garlic Spice Blend

1 tsp

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Sugar

0.5 tsp

Oil

2 tbsp

Salt

0.125 tsp

Preparation

Add half the orzo (use all for 4 ppl) to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
Drain and rinse with cold water, until cool to the touch.
Return orzo to the same pot, off heat.
Stir in 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil.

Meanwhile, zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.
Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces.
Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
Drain, then cut or tear olives in half.

Meanwhile, pat pork dry with paper towels.
Add pork, Dill-Garlic Spice Blend, half the garlic and 2 tsp (4 tsp) oil to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Arrange pork on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Roast in the bottom of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 14-16 min.**
Transfer pork to a clean cutting board to rest, 2-3 min.

Meanwhile, add lemon zest, sour cream, remaining garlic and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water to a small bowl.
Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Combine lemon juice, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil in a large bowl.
Add orzo, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, feta and olives.
Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.