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Cafe Rio Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

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Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch is the creamiest ranch dressing seasoned with fresh cilantro, zesty lime and, of course, tomatillos!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix, (dry)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mayo, I used reduced fat
  • 2 medium-sized tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
  • ½ cup water, as needed

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to your blender and pulse 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Add water a little at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.  
  • Chill at least one hour before use and store in fridge in airtight container.

Notes

  • Makes about 2 cups of prepared dressing. 
  • For added heat, use a second jalapeno and include a few seeds. 

Nutrition

Calories: 215 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 22 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g, Trans Fat: 0.1 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 242 mg, Potassium: 80 mg, Fiber: 0.2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 110 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 41 mg, Iron: 0.2 mg
Course: Sauce / Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Tiffany