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Pouring Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing onto a Cafe Rio sweet pork salad.
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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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse well. Wash the cilantro, peel the garlic, and remove the jalapeño stem. For less spice, remove the seeds and membranes.
    Cutting board with chopped and peeled tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic and lime.
  • Place the ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, buttermilk, tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and jalapeño in a blender.
    Blender with all ingredients for Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing in the blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust with more buttermilk, lime juice, or jalapeño if needed.
    Blender with mixed Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Stir well, then serve with salads, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, or chips.
    Spoon drizzling Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing into jar with salad in the background.

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Notes

  • For thicker dressing, start with ½ cup buttermilk and add more only if needed.
  • For mild dressing, remove the jalapeño seeds and membranes before blending.
  • For spicy dressing, leave in some jalapeño seeds or add an extra jalapeño.
  • Use Best Foods or Hellmann’s mayonnaise for the best flavor and texture.
  • Fresh tomatillos give the best flavor, but salsa verde can work in a pinch.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour so the flavors have time to blend.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Stir before serving.
  • Do not freeze. The dressing can separate and lose its creamy texture.
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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