Basil & Garlic Italian Style Pork Chops

In this traditional Italian combination, warm pan-fried pork chops complement cool, crisp salad greens.


Ingredients

Serves: Makes 4 servings.

• 2 teaspoons McCormick® Basil Leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
• 4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8 cups salad greens
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar  Substitutions

Directions

10 mins Prep time
8 mins Cook time

Mix seasonings in small bowl. Sprinkle pork chops with 3 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
Toss salad greens, tomato and onion in large bowl. Mix remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and remaining 2 teaspoons seasoning mixture. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat well. Divide salad evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each with a pork chop. Serve immediately.


Source:

http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Main-Dishes/Basil-Garlic-Italian-Style-Pork-Chops