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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. 

Bottle of Cafe Rio Cilantro ranch dressing with a wooden spoon in it.

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!

  1. Blend: Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
  2. 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

5 from 5 votes
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.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 20 Ounces

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: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American, Mexican
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer, experienced recipe-developer and American Culinary Federation certified. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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