Café Rio Salad Dressing

My neighbor shared this recipe with me this week. The first time I tried Café Rio I was not a fan. But since discovering their salad, I'm hooked. This is just about as good as the real thing.

Café Rio Salad Dressing

1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix

7 oz. salsa verde (Mexican food isle, Herdez brand)

2 med. garlic cloves, minced

3/4 c. mayo

3/4 c. sour cream

jalapeno pepper (I added about 1/4 of the pepper; add depending on how hot you want it)

1/2 c. cilantro, chopped

lime juice

Mix all ingredients in blender; add lime juice to taste. Chill ahead. Can be thinned with buttermilk if desired.
Salad Assembly

tortilla

lime rice (just add a little lime juice to your rice)

black beans (I use refried since I don't like black)

meat (I use shredded chicken; separate recipe below)

romaine lettuce

monterey jack cheese

guacamole/sour cream

crispy chip strips

parmesan cheese

Café Rio Chicken
4 chicken breasts

small bottle Italian dressing (or use half of a large)

2 t. cumin

2 t. chili powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

Cook for about 4 hours in a crock pot. Shred chicken with a fork.