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Tomatillo Ranch Dressing in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.
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Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

A copycat of Cafe Rio dressing (or Costa Vida dressing), this Tomatillo Ranch Dressing is so easy and so flavorful! It takes minutes to make, and is delicious on salads or as a dipper. 
Course Dressings
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2.25 cups
Calories 110kcal
Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 medium tomatillos husks removed and cleaned
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed for less heat
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • pinch of dill
  • pinch of salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
    1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 medium tomatillos, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1/2 jalapeño, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, pinch of salt, Black pepper, pinch of dill
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. It will thicken up a bit as it is refrigerated.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g