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November 04, 2003

Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover sauce, and chill.

Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

I changed a few things in this recipe. I added my favorite guacamole recipe, which is posted on this site, and I added the bell pepper rings and red onion to the chicken and sauteed them all together rather than adding them raw to the salad.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • Cooking spray
  • 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1-1/3 cups thinly sliced green bell pepper rings
  • 1 cup sliced red onion, separated into rings
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges

Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 8 minutes

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken, bell pepper rings, and red onion; toss to coat. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add chicken mixture; saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside.
  2. Divide lettuce, cheese, olives, beans, and tomatoes among 4 bowls; top with chicken mixture. Serve with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce.