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Grilled pork kabobs seasoned Caribbean-style top a lively couscous salad topped with fruit and tangy vinaigrette. This makes a satisfying summer supper or hearty lunch with some warmed crusty bread to complete the meal.

2 boneless pork chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Caribbean-style rub*
1 10-oz. 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 tablespoon orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Serves 4.

*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.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 410 calories
Protein 16 grams
Fat 19 grams
Sodium 1690 milligrams
Cholesterol 35 milligrams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 51 grams
Fiber 5 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.