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Chili chops with cauliflower salad

Name: Chili chops with cauliflower salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800 gr canned tomatoes; 1 medium head cauliflower; 2 Tbs cream cheese; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp tarragon; 0.5 tsp parsley; 130 g chilies; 2 Tbs lemon juice; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp oil; 1 pound pork chops; 2 Tbs bell pepper; 4 servings salt; 4 servings salt and pepper; 0.33333334 cup swiss cheese

This recipe pairs quick-cooking pork chops in a zesty chili-tomato sauce with a creamy cauliflower salad. The chops are browned and then simmered until tender, finished with a layer of melted Swiss and cream cheese. Meanwhile, the cauliflower florets are cooked until tender-crisp and tossed in a bright lemon-tarragon mayonnaise dressing.

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August 27, 2026

Back45 minServes 4Easy455 kcal

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gluten free gluten-free keto high-protein

8 steps · 45 min total

Brown the Chops

Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Brown them in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side, just until they have some color.

Simmer Chops in Chili Sauce

In a bowl, combine the canned tomatoes, chilies, and cumin. Pour this mixture over the browned chops in the skillet.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer the chops for 5 minutes, or until they're cooked through.

Melt the Cheese

In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and Swiss cheese. Divide this cheese mixture evenly over the cooked chops, cover the skillet, and cook for another 1 minute, just until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.

Cook the Cauliflower

For the cauliflower salad, cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of salted, boiling water until they are tender-crisp. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes.

Prepare Cauliflower and Dressing

Drain the cooked cauliflower and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking. (Alternatively, you can cook the cauliflower in a microwave for about 15 minutes until tender.)

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and tarragon to form the dressing.

Combine Salad Ingredients

Add the cooled cauliflower, bell pepper, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the dressing.

Chill the Salad

Mix everything well until the cauliflower florets are evenly coated with the dressing. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If you're making this ahead, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Serve with Parsley

Just before serving, sprinkle the chili chops and cauliflower salad with fresh parsley.

Chili chops with cauliflower salad

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