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Cafe Rio Salad (CopyCat)

This Cafe Rio salad is a copycat of the restaurant's amazing tortilla, avocado, and grilled meat salad. Great for quick dinners and lunches!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 728 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grilled meat chicken or beef
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups lettuce chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup avocado chopped
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1/2 lime sliced
  • 1 cup tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

Instructions

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  1. Grill the meat on high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Chop the lettuce and tomatoes.
  3. 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.
  4. Place the tortillas in large bowls. Top with warmed pinto beans and grilled meat.
  5. Top with fresh veggies, sour cream, and guacamole.
  6. Finish the salads with cheese, tortilla chips, lime wedges, and cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 728kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 752mg (31%) Potassium 834mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1210IU (24%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 492mg (49%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 728

% 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.