Easy Cuban Salad Recipes

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CUBAN SALAD

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



Cuban Salad image

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

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

KICKED-UP CUBAN SALAD

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11



Kicked-Up Cuban Salad image

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.

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

CUBANO SALAD

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10



Cubano Salad image

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.

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

CUBANO MACARONI SALAD

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



Cubano Macaroni Salad image

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.

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

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