Pork Skewers with Caprese Salad

On the table in: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Origin: Italian inspired

Ingredients:

  • 8 pork loin steaks, halved lengthwise
  • 140g (1/2 cup) Tamar Valley Greek Style Yoghurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Grilled pita bread (optional), to serve

Caprese salad

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons caster sugar
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (firmly packed) basil leaves
  • 180g tub bocconcini, drained, torn

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 656 calories; 14g carbohydrates; 72g protein; 34g fat; 1g fibre

Instructions:

  1. Place pork, yoghurt, garlic, basil, parsley, lemon zest and oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss well to combine. Stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
  2. Thread pork lengthwise onto skewers. Lightly grease a chargrill pan or barbecue, then preheat to high. Cook skewers, turning, for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, to make salad, whisk vinegar, sugar and oil in a large bowl until combined. Add tomatoes, onion, basil and bocconcini, and gently toss to combine. Season.
  4. Divide skewers and salad among plates. Serve with pita bread, if using.

Chef’s suggestions:

  1. A simple mix of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, caprese salad originates in Capri, Italy.
  2. For maximum flavour, marinate pork overnight in the fridge.
  3. To grill pita bread, brush 2 split pita breads with olive oil, then chargrill for 30 seconds each side or until toasted.
  4. This marinade works just as well with fish or chicken in other dishes.

We would like to acknowledge that this recipe was sourced from taste.com.au on 11 May 2020.

Author: Dominic Smith    Image credit: Ben Dearnley    Publication: MasterChef

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pork-skewers-caprese-salad/1cebb71f-0c57-4295-ae1c-e895e0657b95