I am
addicted to Costa Vida/Cafe Rio Chicken Salads. I limit myself to 2 times a month, but it is an addiction none the less. If you think about it- they are actually pretty dang healthy.
I order mine with a whole wheat tortilla, no rice, no chips. So the rest of the ingredients are healthy! Romaine Lettuce, Chicken, Guacamole, beans, cheese- its basically a protein packed salad that is seriously addicting. I feel pretty guilt free eating them! I took it upon myself to make one at home yesterday, and I am not going to lie- it was AWESOME! I loved it. The tricky part was the dressing, I tried to make a healthier Creamy Tomatillo Dressing with this recipe...
3 fresh tomatillos, cut into quarters
juice of 1/2 lime (I used 2 whole limes, YUM)
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. mayonnaise (I used Lite)
1/2 c. sour cream
1 pkg. dry ranch buttermilk dressing mix
1 c. fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
2 cloves of crushed garlic
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed cayenne pepper
combine in that order in blender.... refrigerate one hour.
I made enough to last all week. Dinner for 6 days for FREE! Well, cheaper than Rio.
I am addicted to Costa Vida/Cafe Rio Chicken Salads. I limit myself to 2 times a month, but it is an addiction none the less. If you think about it- they are actually pretty dang healthy. I order mine with a whole wheat tortilla, no rice, no chips. So the rest of the ingredients are healthy! Romaine Lettuce, Chicken, Guacamole, beans, cheese- its basically a protein packed salad that is seriously addicting. I feel pretty guilt free eating them! I took it upon myself to make one at home yesterday, and I am not going to lie- it was AWESOME! I loved it. The tricky part was the dressing, I tried to make a healthier Creamy Tomatillo Dressing with this recipe...
juice of 1/2 lime (I used 2 whole limes, YUM)
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. mayonnaise (I used Lite)
1/2 c. sour cream
1 pkg. dry ranch buttermilk dressing mix
1 c. fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
2 cloves of crushed garlic
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed cayenne pepper
combine in that order in blender.... refrigerate one hour.
I made enough to last all week. Dinner for 6 days for FREE! Well, cheaper than Rio.