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Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

2 Comments By Jesseca on August 5, 2022

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This homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing is every Cafe Rio lovers dream! Made with lime juice, tomatillo, jalapeno, and cilantro for a fresh and bold flavor!

How to make cilantro lime ranch

Where are all my Cafe Rio loving fans at?? This dressing is inspired by their super delicious and crave worthy ranch. Can we take a minute to appreciate just how right they got that recipe? Now, my husband disagrees. I was in the middle of proclaiming it the king of salad toppings when he cleared his throat and announced that he disagreed with me. In HIS opinion Costa Vida has won the cilantro ranch game.

*crickets*

If there was ever a time where we needed marriage counseling… This was it. How dare he go against my sacred love for Cafe Rio… Kidding. In all seriousness I think they have both managed to rock the condiment. This recipe is a great mash up mix of both of those and worth whipping up. Keep it on hand at all times to pair with your favorite Mexican food, sweet pork, or salad! Are you ready to dive in?

Better Than Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Cilantro Lime Ranch Ingredients

Homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch Ingredients:

  • Mayonnaise 
  • Buttermilk
  • Cilantro
  • Tomatillo 
  • Jalapeno
  • Ranch dressing mix packet
  • Garlic
  • Lime
Cilantro Lime Ranch Recipe

How to make Cafe Rio cilantro lime ranch:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.

This recipe is ridiculously simple but you will need a great blender. I always use my Blendtec. I am not going to lie to you… This sucker is loud. Really loud. But I have never found a blender that can puree a full tomatillo, jalapeno, and cilantro in the blink of an eye. 

That being said, you do not have to have the same blender as me. Any blender or food processor will work great! 

Like this recipe? You will love my:

  • Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
5 from 1 vote

Cilantro Lime Ranch

Created by: Jesseca

Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
1 -1/2 cup
This homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing is every Cafe Rio lovers dream! Made with lime juice, tomatillo, jalapeno, and cilantro for a fresh and bold flavor!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 jalapeno seeded
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 ranch dressing packet

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings

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  1. maisie says

    July 18, 2018

    is that 11 oz of ranch mix? or 1 oz?

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    • Jesseca says

      July 18, 2018

      1 Oz. Thanks for pointing out that confusion. I’ll adjust the recipe to reflect the correct portion.

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