Best Easy Cuban Salad Recipes

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24 TRADITIONAL CUBAN FOODS (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)



24 Traditional Cuban Foods (+ Recipe Collection) image

Looking for authentic Cuban recipes to spice up your dinner ideas? From ropa vieja to mojo pork, these dishes are easy to make and simply irresistible!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ropa Vieja
Cuban Frita
Cuban Shrimp Creole
Cuban Chicken With Yellow Rice
Cuba Libre
Pulpeta
Lechon Asado
Tamal en Cazuela
Cuban Breaded Steak
Vaca Frita
Cuban Papas Rellenas
Cuban Picadillo
Arroz Congri
Tostones
Cuban Mojo Pot Roast
Elena Ruz Sandwich
Cuban Stuffed Peppers
Deviled Crab Croquettes
Huevos Habaneros
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Cuban Lentil Soup
Cubano Sandwich
Cuban Chicken Noodle Soup
Cuban Pumpkin Flan

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Cuban dish in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CUBAN SALAD



Cuban Salad image

Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
  • Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 16.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 384.7 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

KICKED-UP CUBAN SALAD



Kicked-Up Cuban Salad image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 avocados, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • For the salad: Add the avocado, lettuce, red onion, jalapeno and pineapple to a large bowl.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, cayenne and salt in a small bowl. Pour some of the dressing over the salad and toss, adding more if desired. Reserve any extra dressing for later use.

CUBANO SALAD



Cubano Salad image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small avocado, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Combine the radishes, tomatoes, lettuce and onions in a large bowl and toss with just enough dressing to coat. Top with the avocado.

CUBANO MACARONI SALAD



Cubano Macaroni Salad image

One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss cheese. These same ingredients are amazing turned into a macaroni salad. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cubed cooked pork
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles
1/2 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine cheese, pork, ham, pickles and onion. Add dressing; gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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