Whip It Up Week Six...

I really love the quesadilla explosion salad from Chili's, but since I am trying to lose weight eating a salad like that isn't really the best choice. I decided to try and recreate the salad at home using lighter ingredients.

Quesadilla Salad

1 bag of salad mix (I used a blend of lettuce, cabbage, carrots and radishes)

1 handful of cherry tomatoes

2 tbsp light ranch dressing

2 tbsp salsa

1 tsp taco seasoning

1/3 cup tortilla strips (found in the produce section near the salad mix)

2 low cal tortillas

1/2 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend (1/4 for the quesadilla, the other for the salad)

2 tbsp light Sour Cream

Mix the salad mix, tomatoes, tortilla strips and cheese in a large bowl.

In a small bowl combine ranch dressing, salsa and taco seasoning.

Set aside.

Spread cheese over 1 tortilla, cover with 2nd tortilla. Microwave for 40-60 seconds. Cut into 8 pieces.

Combine salad and dressing. Top with Quesadilla and sour cream. Enjoy.

I know the instructions are pretty poorly written, but I am not a recipe writer. (Hopefully they make sense, if not, Sorry!)

Whip It Up Questions:

1. Was the recipe easy to follow? Yes, but it was my own recipe. Hopefully it is easy for everyone else to follow.

2. Did the dish taste good? Yes. Not as good as the Chili's recipe, but close enough to satisfy the craving.

3. Would you make it again? Probably.