Cilantro Lime Ranch

This a really quick and easy dressing that is delicious with any taco, or taco salad!!  If you use light mayo and skim milk it is actually pretty lo-cal too!! 

1 pack Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
1 c mayo
1/2 c milk
1 lime
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 c roughly chopped cilantro
1/4 c green enchilada sauce (green salsa would work too)
hot sauce

Put all ingredients into a food processor (I used my magic bullet) and pulse.  Blend until all the ingredients are well incorporated; add hot sauce to taste.  Dressing will thicken as it stands.  Enjoy!!

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 chicken breasts (about ¾ lb. total), diced

8 leaves of greenleaf or iceburg lettuce

3 tablespoons vegetable

1 cup onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon soy sauce

¼ cup cashews, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Green onions and chow mein noodles for garnish (optional)

Mix together the first 6 ingredients making sure to dissolve brown sugar. Set aside.

Heat oil in pan over medium to medium high heat. Add diced chicken and brown (about 4-5 minutes). Remove chicken from oil. Add onions, garlic and 1 teaspoon soy sauce to pan; brown. When onions and garlic are brown and tender, add stir fry sauce, browned chicken, and cashews. Sauté mixture for a few minutes and remove from heat.

Spoon chicken mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Add your favorite sauce, more cashews, green onions, and chow mein noodles for garnish…our favorite is sweet red chili sauce!!