Cuban Sandwich Pasta Salad
This Cuban Sandwich Pasta Salad combines the popular sandwich flavors with plump, cheesy tortellini. It's always a favorite at potlucks!
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces 1/2-3/4" cubes pork roast or cooked pork top loin
- 8 ounces cubes honey glazed ham
- 4 ounces 1/2-3/4" cubes salami or chopped sliced salami
- 6 ounces 1/2-3/4" cubes Swiss cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2/3 cup chopped dill pickles
- 3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos or more to taste
- 1/4 of a small red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups packed roughly chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Mojo Dressing
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- juice and zest of one lime
- juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to directions on the package. Drain and add to a large serving bowl.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a pint size mason jar. Seal and shake vigorously. Pour half of the dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl EXCEPT romaine lettuce and toss until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator at least one hour. When ready to serve, add romaine and remaining dressing and toss to combine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 659cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1331mg | Sugar: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 3mg