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Cuban Pasta Salad

A cold pasta salad inspired by classic Cuban sandwich flavors with ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles tossed in a mustard dressing.

25 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 1 cup cooked roast pork, diced
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil salted water on the stovetop, cook 8 oz fusilli pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, and 2 tbsp dill pickle juice until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add cooled 8 oz fusilli pasta, 1 cup diced cooked ham, 1 cup diced cooked roast pork, 1 cup cubed Swiss cheese, and 1/2 cup diced dill pickles to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss all ingredients together until evenly coated, then cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Cuban Pasta Salad take?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Cuban Pasta Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cuban Pasta Salad is 1 cup Swiss cheese, cubed. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Cuban Pasta Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Cuban Pasta Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 380 calories, with 18 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 720 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Cuban Pasta Salad keep?

The base of Cuban Pasta Salad is pasta, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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