Smart Cheddar Pork Patties with Maple-BBQ Sauce and Fresh Salad

Step 1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Core apple. Coarsely grate half the apple. Cut remaining apple into 1/4-inch pieces.Transfer grated apple to a strainer. Using your hands, squeeze out any liquid. Set aside.Thinly slice cucumber.Combine half the maple syrup and half the BBQ sauce (use all for 4 ppl) in a small bowl.

Step 2

Add ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated apple and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then mix to combine.Form into four 3-inch wide patties (8 patties for 4 ppl)

Step 3

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add patties to the dry pan, keeping patties close together. Cook, until golden brown, 3-4 min.Flip patties, then reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water around patties.Spoon maple-BBQ sauce mixture over patties. Sprinkle cheese over patties. Cover with a lid and cook until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through, 3-4 min.**

Step 4

Add vinegar, remaining maple syrup and 1/2 tbsp oil (1 tbsp) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to mix.Add remaining apples, cucumbers and spring mix. Toss to coat.

Step 5

Divide salad and patties between plates.Sprinkle half the salad topping mix (use all for 4 ppl) over salad.