Cuban Pasta Salad

I cannot even accept as true with I’m posting a recipe full of mustard and pickles. two matters I don’t actually devour, but you guys, this Cuban Pasta Salad is so desirable!!!

It’s full of pork tenderloin, ham, Swiss cheese and veggies. And the dressing is so tangy and full of Cuban flavors! Buckle up for this one!

Additionally, i used to be lately advised I shouldn’t say, “you guys” all of the time because I’m no longer just speaking to males. So, um, I’m sorry? I without a doubt in no way have supposed it to be just adult males, haha I bet I’m too casual with you all. 

SO! girls, and gentlemen, that is THE best PASTA SALAD RECIPE OF THE yr!! 

A conference took me to Florida one time and desired to try a Cuban sandwich. Uber wasn’t as huge but, and we have been no longer near many eating places. I didn’t get a Cuban sandwich.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 Pounds Pork Tenderloin
• 1 Teaspoon Dry Ground Mustard
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Dry Oregano
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• Juice of 1 Orange
• Juice of 1 Lemon

For the Pasta Salad:

• 20 oz. Orecchiette Pasta
• 1 1/2 Cups Cubed Ham see note
• 2 Cups Swiss Cheese, Cubed
• 1 1/2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
• 1 Cup Chopped Dill Pickles
• 1/2 Cup Red onion, Thinly Sliced
• 3 Cups Chopped, Packed Romaine Lettuce
• 1/4-1/3 Cup Chopped Cilantro

For the Dressing:

• 1 1/3 Cup Canola oil
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
• Zest of 2 Oranges
• Juice of 2 Oranges
• Zest of 2 Limes
• Juice of 2 Limes
• 2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 1 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon plus 1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 4 Teaspoons Mayonnaise
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Dijon (or regular) Mustard

INSTRUCTIONS:

FOR THE RED MEAT TENDERLOIN:

1. You have  options for preparing the red meat tenderloin. when you have an instant pot, sprinkle all of the seasonings over the pork.
2. Squeeze the orange and lemon juice into the instantaneous pot and location the pork in.
3. Turn the valve to seal and close the lid. Set the time to ten mins at excessive pressure. allow a natural launch and dispose of the pork.
4. Ensure the pork rests for eight mins and then slice into 1" cubes.
5. Drizzle oil in a pan over medium high warmth and crisp the pork cubes, scraping up any brown bits inside the pan and putting the entirety on a plate to chill. The crispy portions within the pan are crucial, don't throw them out!

FOR THE OVEN:

1. Warmness the oven to 400 and put together as above. Bake for 18-20 minutes and continue as above.

FOR THE PASTA SALAD:

1. Warmth a massive pot of water over medium excessive warmth with some pinches of salt so the pasta is pro. cook dinner pasta al dente, this is important for pasta salad, it need to in no way be over cooked pasta.
2. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
3. Prepare all different substances and upload to a massive bowl with the pasta.
4. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
5. Serve immediately.
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FOR THE DRESSING:

1. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together all ingredients until easy.

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