Grilled BBQ Pork Cobb Salad

Prep Time: 2 hours 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 Mins

Total Time: 2 Hours 20 Mins

Serves: 4-6

Grilled to perfection, a summer salad with a new twist. Grilled pork chops put this Cobb Salad in a category of its own. It's mouthwateringly delicious.

Ingredients

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Thomas Farms Boneless Pork Chops

1-1.5 pounds boneless pork chops
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup barbecue sauce
2 hearts of romaine, chopped
2 cups butterhead lettuce
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/3 cup pickled red onions
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Lemon Dijon Dressing

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Begin by marinating the pork chops in cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and barbecue sauce. Allow the pork to marinate for at least 2 hours.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove from the grill and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
While the pork chops are resting, make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a bowl or jar. Mix until combined.
Assemble all the salad ingredients on a platter and pour the dressing on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Ingredients

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Thomas Farms Chuck Eye Steaks

1-1.5 pounds pork chuck eye steak
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup barbecue sauce
2 hearts of romaine, chopped
2 cups butterhead lettuce
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/3 cup pickled red onions
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Lemon Dijon Dressing

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Begin by marinating the pork steaks in cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and barbecue sauce. Allow the pork to marinate for at least 2 hours.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until the pork steaks reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove from the grill and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
While the pork steaks are resting, make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a bowl or jar. Mix until combined.
Assemble all the salad ingredients on a platter and pour the dressing on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!