Cuban Pasta Salad

I cannot even believe I'm posting a recipe full of mustard and pickles. Two things I don't really eat, but you guys, this Cuban Pasta Salad is so good!!! It's full of pork tenderloin, ham, Swiss cheese and veggies. And the dressing is so tangy and full of Cuban flavors! Buckle up for this one!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/4 Pounds Pork Tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon Mustard (Dry Ground )
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano (Dry )
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• Juice of 1 Orange
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 20 oz. Orecchiette Pasta
• 1 1/2 Cups Ham *see note (Cubed)
• 2 Cups Swiss Cheese (Cubed)
• 1 1/2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
• 1 Cup Dill Pickles (Chopped)
• 1/2 Cup Onion (Red, Thinly Sliced)
• 3 Cups Romaine Lettuce (Chopped, Packed)
• 1/4-1/3 Cup Cilantro (Chopped )
• 1 1/3 Cup Canola oil
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• Zest of 2 Oranges
• Juice of 2 Oranges
• Zest of 2 Limes
• Juice of 2 Limes
• 2 teaspoons Oregano (Dried)
• 1 teaspoons Cumin (Ground )
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (plus 1 Teaspoon )
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 4 teaspoons Mayonnaise
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon (or regular Mustard)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Pork Tenderloin ---
2. 2You have two options for preparing the pork tenderloin - Instant Pot or oven. For the Instant Pot, sprinkle all of the seasonings over the pork.
3. 3Squeeze the orange and lemon juice into the instant pot and place the pork in.
4. 4Turn 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.
5. 5Make sure the pork rests for 8 minutes and then slice into 1" cubes.
6. 6Drizzle 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!
7. 7For the oven, heat to 400 and prepare as above. Bake for 18-20 minutes and proceed as above.
8. 8--- For the Pasta Salad ---
9. 9Heat 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.
10. 10Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
11. 11Prepare all other ingredients and add to a large bowl with the pasta.
12. 12Add the dressing and toss to coat.
13. 13Serve immediately.
14. 14--- For the Dressing ---
15. 15In a glass measuring cup, whisk together all ingredients until smooth.