Cuban Pork Adobo Salad Recipe

Name: Cuban Pork Adobo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 New York (top loin) pork chops 3/4-inch thick; 2/3 cup lime juice; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 1/2 inches fresh pineapple thick slices, cored; 5 ounces arugula watercress, or assorted baby greens; 14 1/2 ounces black beans drained and rinsed; 1/2 red onion small, cut into thin slivers; 3 tablespoons olive oil plus oil for the grill grate; 1 teaspoon honey

Servings: persons

4 New York (top loin) pork chops 3/4-inch thick
2/3 cup lime juice
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 1/2 inches fresh pineapple thick slices, cored
5 ounces arugula watercress, or assorted baby greens
14 1/2 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion small, cut into thin slivers
3 tablespoons olive oil plus oil for the grill grate
1 teaspoon honey

1
For the dressing-marinade mixture, in a small bowl whisk together lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture for the dressing in the refrigerator. For the marinade, transfer remaining mixture to a self-sealing plastic bag. Add chops; seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
2
Prepare a medium-hot fire with charcoal or preheat gas to medium high. Lightly oil grill grate.
3
Remove chops from marinade (do not pat dry), discarding marinade from the bag. Grill chops and pineapple directly over heat, turning once, until internal temperature of pork on a thermometer reads between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium), followed by a 3-minute rest , about 8 to 11 minutes.
4
Plate greens on 4 dinner dishes. Divide pineapple,black beans, and onion onto plates. Top with pork chops. For the dressing, whisk the 3 tablespoons of oil and honey into the reserved dressing mixture; drizzle atop salads.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 New York (top loin) pork chops 3/4-inch thick, 2/3 cup lime juice, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cuban Pork Adobo Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cuban Pork Adobo Salad

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