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Cafe Rio Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch is the creamiest ranch dressing seasoned with fresh cilantro, zesty lime and, of course, tomatillos!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sauce / Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
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: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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