Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
This is the BEST Cilantro Lime Dressing! This is a Copycat version of Cafe Rio’s dressing recipe and let me just say, this recipe is spot on! It’s so good you’ll be tempted to drink it… or perhaps drizzle it on any and all of the foods in your house. This recipe tastes just like Cafe Rio’s if not better.
Making cilantro lime dressing at home is super easy and I’ve come to prefer making it myself. Not only is it waaaay cheaper, but you can adjust the heat level to what you’re comfortable with.
If you like a spicier dressing, you can make it that. Or perhaps you prefer a mild Cafe Rio tomatillo dressing, then you can forgo adding the jalapeño seeds.
Ingredients in Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Dry ranch seasoning
- Buttermilk
- Milk – any kind of milk fat will do.
- Mayo – use mayo, not Miracle Whip.
- Tomatillo – husk the tomatillo and then cut it into chunks. You’ll be adding the tomatillo into the blender raw, as is.
- Jalapeno – this is where you get the heat. If you want a very mild dressing, do not add the jalapeño seeds. If you want a nice kick to the cilantro lime dressing, add the seeds. We like it both ways.
- Cilantro – all you need is 1/2 cup of cilantro leaves.
- Lime juice – use half of a lime.
How to make Cafe Rio Dressing
Are you ready for this, it’s so easy it’s ridiculous.
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Done.
Cover and then place the cilantro lime dressing in the refrigerator to chill. As the dressing chills it will thicken slightly.
This cilantro jalapeño dressing will last for 2 weeks in the fridge.
Enjoy this dressing with other Cafe Rio copycat recipes:
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Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 tomatillo - husked and cut into chunks
- 1/2 jalapeno - remove the seeds for a mild dressing. Add the seeds for spicier dressing
- 1/2 cup cilantro - medium packed
- 1/2 lime - juiced
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place the dressing in the refrigerator to chill. The dressing will thicken slightly while in the fridge.
- Serve over salad, with quesadillas, sweet pork burritos, or as a dipping sauce.
One Comment on “Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing”
I love the Cafe Rio dressing and I loved the idea of making some at home to have. This definitely hit the spot! Now my quesadillas and burritos taste like Cafe Rio. Love it. Thanks!