Cafe Rio’s Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
User Reviews
4.6
Cafe Rio’s Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
Description
Cafe Rio’s Creamy Tomatillo Dressing combines a packet of ranch seasoning mix with buttermilk and mayonnaise to form a creamy base. The addition of fresh tomatillo, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño peppers adds brightness, herbal notes, and a touch of heat. The ingredients are blended until smooth, allowing flavors to meld in the refrigerator before serving.
The dressing balances tangy, creamy, and mildly spicy elements and works well drizzled over tacos, burritos, or salads that feature smoky or grilled meats. It offers a fresh contrast to rich or spicy dishes, enhancing overall flavors.
Note that the dressing can increase in heat intensity as it sits, so adjust jalapeño quantity to your preferred spice level.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tomatillo they are green and by the tomatoes, large or 2 small
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 /2 cilantro bunch, chopped
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 /2 to 1 jalapeño small, seeds removed
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor and store in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld. Beware that the dressing tends to get hotter the longer it sits.
- Serve over Cafe Rio's Sweet Barbacoa Pork Salad or burritos with Cilantro Lime Rice.
Notes
- Let the dressing chill in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld before serving.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control the level of spiciness, as it tends to intensify over time.
- Serve over Mexican dishes such as barbacoa pork salads or burritos with cilantro lime rice for added flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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