Cuban Pasta Salad

Step 1

You have two options for preparing the pork tenderloin - Instant Pot or oven. For the Instant Pot, sprinkle all of the seasonings over the pork.

Step 2

Squeeze the orange and lemon juice into the instant pot and place the pork in.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Make sure the pork rests for 8 minutes and then slice into 1" cubes.

Step 5

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!

Step 6

For the oven, heat to 400 and prepare as above. Bake for 18-20 minutes and proceed as above.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.

Step 9

Prepare all other ingredients and add to a large bowl with the pasta.

Step 10

Add the dressing and toss to coat.

Step 11

Serve immediately.

Step 12

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