Cafe Rio Salad

LIME RICE:1 cup dry rice cooked in 2 cups Swanson’s 100% fat free chicken broth1 minced garlic clove1 tsp. finely grated lime zest2 tbsp. lime juice1/2 tsp. kosher saltCombine all ingredients and cook in Rice cooker. 2 tbsp. minced cilantro (optional, add after cooking)(yields 8 (1/4 cup) servings) (X 4= full rice cooker)

CAFÉ RIO PORK:
1 cup liquid honey
1 20 oz. Dr. Pepper
1 cup catsup
1 cup salsa
1 minced garlic clove
Mix and pour over 3 small one pound pork loin roasts from Costco. Cook in crockpot on low for 7-9 hours until it pulls apart.
(yields 24 servings).
CHICKEN:4 chicken breasts1 yellow onion, sliced2 cans diced green chilis2 cups Swanson’s 100% fat free chicken broth (plus enough water to cover chicken)1 tsp. cuminKosher salt to tasteCombine in slow cooker and cook on low 10-12 hours (meat will shred itself from the moisture).(yields 8 (1/2 cup) servings) (Triple for crock pot)

BLACK BEANS:2 15.5oz. cans Great Value Black Beans1 tomato, chopped1/2 onion, chopped1/2 bell pepper chopped1 clove garlic minced1/2 tsp. kosher saltCombine and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes(yields 8 (1/2 cup) servings) PICO DE GALLO:2 tomatoes1/2 onion1/4 to 1/2 green bell peppera few sprigs of cilantroKosher salt to tasteChop all, mix together, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

CAFÉ RIO DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise1/2 bunch cilantro, washed1/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk*4 tomatillos, quartered2 garlic cloves, chopped3/4 tsp cayenne pepper1 packet ranch salad dressing mix (used dry)Mix ingredients together in a blender.*To make sour milk, combine 1/3 cup milk with 1 Tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice. OK Folks you have to think about the ingredients that are available at the restaurant and then the recipe becomes very easy. I make this all the time and it truly is the best we have found. Looks and tastes just like it!!!!

LETTUCE:16 cups, chopped (or shredded)