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Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

This Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing is so incredibly good! Try it over Cafe Rio style salads, burritos, quesadillas, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigerate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Cilantro lime Dressing, Copycat Recipe, Homemade Ranch, Salad Dressing
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Blendtec Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-ounce) packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (original, not buttermilk)
  • 1 cup Best Foods mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk (If you like a thicker dressing only use 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tomatillos, husked and diced
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro fresh
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno, stem removed

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender.
    Ingredients in a blender
  • Blend until smooth. Chill for 1 hour.
    Tomatillo Ranch Dressing in a jar
  • Serve as a dressing over salad or as a dip for veggies and chips.
    Dressing being poured over a salad

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Notes

If you like thicker dressing, use only 1/2 cup buttermilk. If you like your dressing mild, remove the seeds from the jalapeno. I like it spicy, so I keep the seeds in it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg