Cafe Rio Tomatillo Salad Dressing Copycat
Bring the bold, tangy flavors of Cafe Rio into your kitchen with this irresistible Tomatillo Salad Dressing Copycat recipe! This creamy, zesty dressing combines rich mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and fresh tomatillos with fragrant cilantro, a hint of jalapeño spice, and zesty lime juice. A packet of ranch dressing mix ties it all together for that signature flavor, while a touch of sugar balances the tartness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over salads, topping tacos, or even as a flavorful dip. Make it ahead and let the flavors meld for a true restaurant-style experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 medium, husked and rinsed Tomatillos
- 0.5 cup (loosely packed) Cilantro
- 1 medium, seeded and chopped Jalapeño
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 1-ounce packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomatillos. Remove the papery husks and rinse the tomatillos thoroughly to remove any sticky residue.
Place the tomatillos in a blender or food processor along with the cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and no large chunks remain.
Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, lime juice, ranch dressing mix, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend again until all ingredients are completely combined and the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more lime juice or salt as desired.
Pour the dressing into a jar or airtight container.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over salads, as a taco topping, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
