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Cilantro Lime Dressing (Cafe Rio Copycat)
Cilantro Lime Dressing is a fresh and zesty dressing for all kinds of salads. The perfect Cafe Rio and Costa Vida copycat recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 102 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tomatillos, husked and diced
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Diced jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing see recipe notes
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Notes
- Make sure you use balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, not balsamic vinegar.
- If you want less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before dicing.
- Store leftovers in a mason jar with a lid and shake well before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.