Best Creamy Lime Fajita Sauce Recipes

Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce image

Provided by AZRT8871

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

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 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
cooking spray
6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green pepper rings
1 cup sliced red onion, separated into rings
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup nonfat 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

Steps:

Combine all ingredients for Cilantro-Lime sauce, and stir well with a whisk. Cover sauce, and chill.
Combine first 6 ingredients olive oil to black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add chicken mixture; sauté 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside.
Divide lettuce and next 6 ingredients (lettuce through tomato) among 4 bowls; top with chicken mixture. Serve with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 838.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 9, Protein 41.9

Creamy Lime Fajita Sauce image

Provided by Mebriella

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 ounce ranch dressing mix (the powder kind, use half the pack)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped (I use chopped garlic in the jar, Polaner brand)
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 cup green chili salsa

Steps:

Place ranch dressing mix, mayo, milk, lime juice, garlic, and green salsa in a blender.
Blend the sauce until smooth.
Add the cilantro and continue to blend until smooth.
Place in refrigerator for several hours to allow it to thicken and the flavors to come together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 46.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.6