Smart Apricot Pork Salad
with Lentils and Almonds- Mustard
- Sulphites
- Almonds
- Milk
Sweet apricot spread works double duty in this smart recipe, brightening up the vinaigrette and also serving as a sweet-savoury glaze for the pork! Earthy lentils, crunchy almonds and creamy goat cheese make this a hearty salad you won't want to pass on. Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amount.
Ingredients
340 g
Pork Chops, boneless
370 mL
Lentils
2 tbsp
Apricot Spread
56 g
Spring Mix
1 tbsp
Whole Grain Mustard
(Contains: Mustard)
1 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
28 g
Almonds, sliced
(Contains: Almonds)
1 unit
Granny Smith Apple
28 g
Goat Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
4 tsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Using a strainer, drain and rinse lentils. Core, then cut apple into 1/2-inch pieces.
Add mustard, vinegar, half the apricot spread, half the garlic salt and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with pepper, then whisk to combine. Add lentils and apples, then toss to coat. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Remove from heat, then transfer almonds to a plate. Set aside.
Pat pork dry with paper towels. Season with remaining garlic salt and pepper. Reheat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then pork. Pan-fry until golden, 2-3 min per side. Transfer pork to an unlined baking sheet. Spread remaining apricot spread over tops of pork. Roast pork in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 8-12 min.**
Add spring mix and half the almonds to the bowl with marinated lentils and apples. Toss to combine.
Thinly slice pork. Divide salad between plates, then top with pork. Crumble goat cheese over top. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The apricot coating was a hit, though some wished for a stronger apricot taste. Consider increasing the amount of apricot spread for more pronounced flavor.
- Ease of prep: Heating the oven just to finish the pork chops felt a bit inconvenient for some, but the overall dish was still enjoyable.
- Suggestions: Try using apricot jam with fruit pieces to boost the apricot flavor. Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard if you prefer a milder taste.
