Best Cuban Pasta Salad Recipes

CUBAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta.
• Cook chicken.
• Combine mayonnaise, garlic, salt onion, pepper.
• Drain pasta, add chicken, slowly add mayonnaise mix for flavor.

CUBAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• You have two options for preparing the pork tenderloin. If you have an instant pot, sprinkle all of the seasonings over the pork.
• Squeeze the orange and lemon juice into the instant pot and place the pork in.
• Turn the valve to seal and close the lid. Set the time to 10 minutes at high pressure. Allow a natural release and remove the pork.
• Make sure the pork rests for 8 minutes and then slice into 1" cubes.
• Drizzle oil in a pan over medium high heat and crisp the pork cubes, scraping up any brown bits in the pan and placing everything on a plate to cool. The crispy pieces in the pan are essential, don't throw them out!
• Heat the oven to 400 and prepare as above. Bake for 18-20 minutes and proceed as above.
• Heat a large pot of water over medium high heat with a few pinches of salt so the pasta is seasoned. Cook pasta al dente, this is essential for pasta salad, it must never be over cooked pasta.
• Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
• Prepare all other ingredients and add to a large bowl with the pasta.
• Add the dressing and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.
• In a glass measuring cup, whisk together all ingredients until smooth.