Cafe Rio {Copycat} Cilantro Ranch Dressing

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. - 1

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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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 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.

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