Pork Chops with Watermelon and Pineapple Salsa

Pork chops and watermelon may not be the first combo you think of, but this salsa completely cuts the fatness of the pork chop and makes for an elegant and quick meal. You can also pair this with chicken breast, or a tilapia or labahita fish fillet.

Serves 4  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 10 minutes

4 thick-cut pork chops, at least 1/2-inch-thick each
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
oil for pan-frying, about
4 tablespoons

For the salsa
1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped red watermelon
1/3 cup yellow watermelon
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1  Dredge pork chops in flour and seasonings. Pan-fry until done. Keep warm while preparing the salsa.

2  Toss all salsa ingredients together and serve with the pork chops.

Photography by David Hanson | Food Styling by Carina Guevara | Prop Styling by Becky Kho | Tablecloth and napkins from Rustan's Department Store