This recipe is a fresh take on the classic cuban sandwich, turning it into a delicious salad and I promise you won’t miss the bread! Grilling the citrus for the marinade adds a flavor to the pork that you’ve never had before and will fall in love with!

Cuban Chopped Salad
Makes 4 servings
1 pound boneless pork tenderloin
2 limes, divided
1 orange, divided
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp Carnitas Slow Cooker Seasoning, optional
2 garlic cloves, pressed
6 tablespoons light olive oil
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
salt & pepper
2 romaine hearts, shredded
1/2 pound cooked fresh ham, chopped
6 small dill pickles, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- To make the marinade, juice 1 of the limes and 1/2 of the orange. Add the juice, oil, seasoning, and garlic to a small bowl and mix until blended.
- Trim the pork and cut in half widthwise, then in half lengthwise. Place the pieces into a medium bowl and add 1/4 cup of the marinade to the pork. Let sit in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 5 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
- Cut the remaining lime in half. Heat a grill over medium heat until hot.
- Add the pork to one side of the grill and the remaining citrus halves to the other side. Grill for 8 minutes, turning the pork halfway through cooking, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F.
- Transfer the pork to a medium bowl and shred. Carefully juice the grilled citrus and add it to the pork, along with the remaining marinade and let sit 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, dijon mustard, yellow mustard and salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk well. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
- In a salad bowl, combine the reserved pork, romaine, ham, pickles and eggs, tossing to combine. Add 1/2 of the dressing and toss.
- Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Enjoy!
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