This salad has all the deliciousness of a Cuban sandwich & even more! A feast that’s full of flavor. You can use your leftover meats from holiday or Sunday dinner for this very filling main course salad.
Cubano Tortellini Salad with Mojo Dressing
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 8 oz 1/2-3/4" cubes pork roast or cooked pork top loin
- 8 oz 1/2-3/4" cubes honey glazed ham
- 4 oz 1/2-3/4" cubes salami or chopped sliced salami
- 6 oz 1/2-3/4" cubes Swiss cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved halved, or dice any variety you have on hand
- 2/3 cup chopped Dill pickles
- 3 Tbsp chopped pepperoncini + more to taste
- 1/4 of a small red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups packed roughly chopped lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Mojo Dressing
- 2/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- Juice and zest of one lime
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, salt
- 1/4 tsp EACH smoked paprika, pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar optional for tangier dressing
- 1/4 tsp. EACH smoked paprika pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar optional for tangier dressing
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions just until al dente- do NOT overcook. Drain, rinse with cold water and add to a large serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in a pint size mason jar. Seal and shake vigorously. Pour half of the dressing over the drained pasta and toss to combine.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl EXCEPT lettuce and toss until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator at least one hour. When ready to serve, add lettuce and remaining dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
Recipe from Carlsbad Cravings.
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