Cafe Rio Salad (CopyCat)
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5
Cafe Rio Salad (CopyCat)
Description
The salad begins with grilling your choice of chicken or beef until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Wheat flour tortillas are warmed with melted cheese to create a pliable base, topped with warmed refried beans and grilled meat. Fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado add crispness and creaminess, while a dollop of sour cream adds cooling richness.
To finish, the salad is garnished with chopped cilantro, tortilla chips for crunch, lime wedges for acidity, and creamy tomatillo dressing which adds a distinct mild tang from green tomatillos. The layering of warm and cold ingredients, along with varied textures, makes each bite interesting.
This salad can be served as a filling main course or as a festive side dish. The balance between protein, vegetables, and flavorful toppings allows it to stand on its own, suitable for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb meat chicken or beef, grilled
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups Mexican cheese
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups lettuce chopped
- 2 tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup avocado chopped
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 lime sliced
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup Tomatillo dressing creamy style
Instructions
- Grill the meat on high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- Chop the lettuce and tomatoes.
- Place tortillas on a preheated skillet over medium-low heat. Top the tortilla with a bit of cheese and let it warm up until the cheese is almost completely melted.
- Place the tortillas in large bowls. Top with warmed pinto beans and grilled meat.
- Top with fresh veggies, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Finish the salads with cheese, tortilla chips, lime wedges, and cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 728kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 834mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1210IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 492mg | 49% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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