Name: Crispy Pork Cutlets with Warm Pear Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 oz pork cutlets (boneless, pounded thin); ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tsp thyme (dried); ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; ⅛ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp pepper; 1 egg (beaten); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 pears (cored and thinly sliced); 4 cups baby arugula; ½ small red onion (thinly sliced); ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese; 2 Tbsp walnuts (toasted, chopped); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp honey; ⅛ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp pepper

Crispy Pork Cutlets with Warm Pear Salad

This balanced dish delivers crispy comfort without the salt—featuring protein-rich pork and brain-boosting walnuts in a vibrant, heart-smart salad that satisfies.

A golden pork cutlet served beside a warm pear and arugula salad topped with goat cheese and walnuts

Crispy Pork Cutlets with Warm Pear Salad

Golden-crusted pork cutlets meet the fresh, juicy sweetness of pears in a warm salad, all tied together with a zesty mustard vinaigrette. It’s a delightful mix of crispy, fresh, and savory!