Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Corn Salsa Salad

1 bag frozen corn, thawed

1 can black beans, drained

2 tomatoes, diced

2 avocados, diced

½-1 bunch of cilantro

½-1 bunch green onion

¼ red onion, diced

¼ cup white vinegar

1 envelope Italian seasoning

Salt/pepper to taste

Prepare all ingredients and add to large bowl. Add vinegar and Italian seasoning. Mix well and serve as topping to taco salad or as a side dish to any meal.

Café Rio Shredded Chicken

2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breast

8 oz Zesty Italian salad dressing

½ TBS minced garlic

1 pkt ranch dressing mix

½ cup water

½ TBS chili powder

½ TBS ground cumin

Place chicken in crock pot. Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and pour over chicken. Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8 hours. When finished cooking remove chicken and shred with two forks. Remove marinade from crock pot and place in medium bowl. Place shredded chicken back in crock pot, pour about 1 cup of marinade back over chicken and serve.