Pork Milanese with Kale and Apple Salad

Pork Milanese with Kale and Apple Salad—crispy pork cutlets, fresh apples, hearty kale, and maple mustard vinaigrette. Make this high-protein, high-fiber fall dinner in the air fryer or oven!

I’m so excited for all things fall, and this Pork Milanese with Kale and Apple Salad is exactly the kind of easy, flavorful dinner I love to make. I tested it a few different ways and found the air fryer gives you the crispiest cutlets with the least amount of oil, but I also included skillet and oven directions so you can cook it however you like. The combination of juicy pork, crisp apples, hearty kale, and a tangy maple mustard vinaigrette makes this a balanced, high-protein, high-fiber meal that’s family-friendly and perfect for fall.

• 1 pound pork loin cutlets, thinly sliced or pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, divided
• 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Olive oil spray
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 6 cups Tuscan kale, thinly chopped from 1 large bunch
• 1 granny smith apple, thinly chopped or julienne