Creamy Tomatillo Ranch {cafe rio copycat} – Creamy ranch dressing seasoned with fresh cilantro, zesty lime and tomatillos!
It’s no secret that I adore Mexican food. Both the truly authentic, and the American-ized. Cafe Rio is a regular even at our house. We l.o.v.e. Cafe Rio and we are o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d with their Creamy Tomatillo Ranch dressing. I could put that stuff on everything! And I do. Sometimes I just drink it straight.
Okay I don’t drink it straight. But I do lick the spoon.
This Cafe Rio copycat recipe is so simple and quick to make, just throw all of the ingredients in the blender, give it a few good pulses, let it chill and you’ve got the most amazing dressing. I especially love to pour this Creamy Tomatillo Ranch on tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and our favorite copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork!! (Scroll down to check out that recipe as well!)
- 1 package Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix (dry)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mayo (I used reduced fat)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 medium-sized tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- Add all ingredients to your blender and pulse 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add extra water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency. Chill at least one hour before use and store in fridge in airtight container. **Makes about 2 cups**
These are tasty too!
Jen
I made this tonight, and it was like water! Im hoping that it thickens in the fridge. I read through the comments (should have done That first) and i’ll add sime avoc tomorrow if its still wateRy.
NB
Luckily i read the comments fIrst and left out the water. Used 1/3c greek yogurt + 2/3c milk in place of buttermilk anr it was perfect. Great flavor.
Tiffany
Thanks for your input!
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Terri
I forgot to put the ranch packet on my grocery list. Can i signature with a bottle of ranch dressing? And if so how much should i use? I’m thinking mix everything else and then add A little bit Of ranch.
Terri
Substitute not signature
Tiffany
It will def be different with ranch dressing itself! but it’s maybe worth a try. I just don’t know how the consistency will be.
Donna
Never heard of Cafe Rio, but the recipe looked delicious. Taste is amazing but is extremely watery and thin – nothing creamy about it, even after 2nd day in fridge. Should have started with 1/4 c buttermilk and gone from there.