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Cafe Rio Dressing

This homemade Café Rio dressing is creamy, flavorful, and has a perfect hint of spice—just like the original!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix, or 3 tablespoons
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons diced jalapenos, deseeded
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, plus more if needed
  • 3-4 tomatillos

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients in the blender. Add milk until it's the consistency you want (I did about ⅓ cup).

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Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.2mg