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This is the exact same dressing as Cafe Rio’s. If I had them side by side I wouldn’t be able to tell a difference. The site that I got the recipe from had been working to perfect it for a year. This was absolutely amazing over my Cafe Rio Pulled Pork Salad!
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Cafe Rio {Copycat} Cilantro Ranch Dressing
This is the exact same dressing as Cafe Rio's. If I had them side by side I wouldn't be able to tell a difference.Ingredients
- 1 packet dry ranch packet
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime juice
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing into a sealable container and store it in the fridge or use it right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.1mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Soo good! Tastes just like Cafe Rio’s! I have been adding extra mayo to make it a little thicker but otherwise I’m so happy I found this recipe!!
Yay! So glad you like it!
The recipe says “1 packet dry ranch packet.” Please let us know what size “packet” of ranch dressing (or some other measurement). Also, the recipe says “1 lime juice.” By this, do you mean the juice of 1 lime?
Thank you.
Hi Sue, thank you for your question. Sorry the recipe was unclear to you. I have only ever seen one size of the ranch seasoning packets, and those are 1oz packets. You will use the juice of 1 lime. I hope this answers your questions! This is one of my favorite dressings!
so glad i seen this recipe, making it tonight
SPOT ON!!!!! Many servings too!
This was outstanding. I made half of the recipe and it perfect.
It has a tang that was perfect on the baja tacos.
How long does this last?
It will last about 1-2 weeks when kept in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can you use regular milk and not buttermilk?
You need buttermilk for this recipe. You can easily make it at home with just a couple of ingredients! Here is my buttermilk recipe: How to Make Buttermilk
How much dressing does this recipe make?
Thank you!
Hi Mandy!
This recipe makes about 3 cups of dressing! Please let me know what you think. I would love to hear back from you! Thanks for following along!!
I used to make this a lot but moved to a different country and no longer have access to the powder (only hidden valley ranch bottles).
Any ideas on what I can do to make this recipe happen?
In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme. Use as a substitute for Ranch Dressing Mix, that should help you. Enjoy this meal! It is delicious!