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This Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing is exactly the same 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! If you want a spicier version, try my Jalapeno Ranch next.
Ingredients Needed
This Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing doesn’t take much for the expplosion of flavor it offers!
- Packet dry ranch packet
- Mayonnaise
- Buttermilk
- Tomatillos
- Fresh cilantro
- Clove garlic
- Lime juice
- Jalapeno
How to Make Cilantro Ranch Dressing
The best part about this dressing is how easy it is to make! Well, I lied, the best part is how it tastes, but an added bonus is how easy it is!
- Blend: Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Store: Pour the dressing into a sealable container and store it in the fridge or use it right away.
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Cafe Rio {Copycat} Cilantro Ranch Dressing
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made it and was more runny. But tasted great.
Hi, we are making this for 120 people. How much would you double?
Wow! That is a lot of people ;). I would recommend making it about 8 to 10 times. I hope that helps! Let me know how it turns out! XOXO
So I have made this several times now and think I got the thickness down. I put 1 cup of mayo 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup of sour cream. I also use a whole thing of cilantro (1 bunch). This gives it the green color! Also we like it spicy so we put two jalapenos in with the seeds! If it’s still to runny decrease the buttermilk and add sour cream! Let sit and thick thick thick!
Do you use the liquid buttermilk or the dry buttermilk?
what is the colorie count on the copy cat cafe rio cilantro lime dressing
This is soooo good I could drink it!
I agree! Hehe
Do you make the ranch packet (like add the sour cream) or do you just dump the seasoning packet in with the rest of the ingredients?!
Just made this recipe last night it was amazing! My family was raving!!!
I made this recipe tonight, but it came out more sour than the Cafe Rio version, Any suggestions on what might have gone wrong (I followed everything precisely….just can’t figure out what the deal is). Thanks!!!!
Remove the cilantro stems- only use leaves.
Mine is the same, sour, and I only used the cilantro leaves.
How long does this recipe stay good for?
Thx in advance! Love it
Mikissa
I made another version of this recipe tonight and it was so sweet and all wrong. It was missing jalapeno and it added sugar and cayenne. Now I’ve gotta fix it and make it better. Thanks for your awesome blog!
Just made this today. It is absolutely delicious. Beware, though, if you aren’t a big fan of cilantro like I am the flavor may be a bit strong for you.
Just made this today. It is absolutely delicious. Beware, though, if you aren’t a big fan of cilantro like I am the flavor may be a bit strong for you.
Fantastic recipe!! I’m pinning this one and sharing with my fans. Awesome! I can’t wait to try this.
Yum! Easy, too? Pinned 🙂
Oh, yum! I love the cilantro in this!