Copycat Costa Vida Ranch Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads and Tex-Mex favorites with this irresistible Copycat Costa Vida Ranch Salad Dressing! This luscious dressing perfectly blends creamy mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and sour cream with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a kick of jalapeño. Featuring a hint of tomatillo for a refreshing twist and a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix for that signature flavor, this 10-minute recipe is a must-try for fans of Costa Vida’s famous dressing. Perfect as a topping for tacos, burritos, or a fresh veggie dip, this homemade dressing brings bold, restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen. Make a batch ahead of time to let the flavors meld and enjoy it chilled for up to 5 days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves (fresh)
- 1 medium Tomatillo (husked and chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 small Jalapeño (seeded for less heat, optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Step 1: Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and the entire packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix to a blender or food processor.
Step 2: Add the fresh cilantro leaves, chopped tomatillo, garlic cloves, lime juice, and jalapeño to the blender.
Step 3: Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4: Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the dressing is creamy and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Step 5: Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired for balance.
Step 6: Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Step 7: Serve chilled with salads, tacos, burritos, or as a vegetable dip. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.4 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1830 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*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.
