Cafe Rio Copycat Cilantro Lime Dressing by @manningherkitchen

5 min

8 servings

🌿

16 g

Cilantro

🍋

30 ml

Lime juice

🥚

230 g

Mayonnaise

🥛

Sour cream

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🧂

28 g

Ranch seasoning

  1. Rinse
    • tomatillo

    Remove the husks from 2 tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly.

  2. Chop
    • tomatillo
    • jalapeño pepper

    Roughly chop the 2 tomatillos and 1 jalapeño pepper; remove jalapeño seeds for a milder dressing.

  3. Add
    • fresh cilantro
    • mayonnaise
    • buttermilk

    Add 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 cup mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup buttermilk to the blender.

  4. Add
    • tomatillo
    • jalapeño pepper
    • garlic

    Add the chopped tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and 2 garlic cloves to the blender.

  5. Add
    • lime juice
    • granulated sugar
    • ranch dressing mix

    Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 ounce ranch dressing mix.

  6. Add
    • ground cumin

    Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

  7. Blend

    Blend the dressing until completely smooth and evenly green, about 30 to 60 seconds.

  8. Transfer

    Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before serving.

Cafe Rio Copycat Cilantro Lime Dressing by @manningherkitchen

5 min

8 servings

🌿

16 g

Cilantro

🍋

30 ml

Lime juice

🥚

230 g

Mayonnaise

🥛

Sour cream

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🧂

28 g

Ranch seasoning

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Remove the husks from 2 tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly.

    🍅tomatillo
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/8

    Roughly chop the 2 tomatillos and 1 jalapeño pepper; remove jalapeño seeds for a milder dressing.

    🍅tomatillo
    🌶️jalapeño pepper
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/8

    Add 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 cup mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup buttermilk to the blender.

    🌿fresh cilantro
    🥚mayonnaise
    🥛buttermilk
    🥄measuring cups

  4. Step 4/8

    Add the chopped tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and 2 garlic cloves to the blender.

    🍅tomatillo
    🌶️jalapeño pepper
    🧄garlic

  5. Step 5/8

    Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 ounce ranch dressing mix.

    🍋lime juice
    🍬granulated sugar
    🥣ranch dressing mix
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/8

    Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

    🫙ground cumin
    🌶️chili powder
    🧂salt
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/8

    Blend the dressing until completely smooth and evenly green, about 30 to 60 seconds.

  8. Step 8/8

    Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before serving.

    🥄spatula
    🫙airtight container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Dairy, Vegetables

Ingredients

Cilantro, Lime juice, Mayonnaise, Sour cream, Garlic, Ranch seasoning

Notes

Cilantro (named in the dressing itself), Lime juice (named in the dressing itself), Mayonnaise (typical base for this style of dressing), Sour cream (typical base for this style of dressing), Garlic (common in cafe rio style dressing), Ranch seasoning (common in cafe rio style dressing)

Allergens

Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low-carb

Calories

145 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1g, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fat: 14g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 45mg, Sodium: 310mg, Potassium: 80mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin K: 18mcg, Vitamin A: 70mcg RAE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

5 minutes

Overall

5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, spatula, airtight container

Appliances

Blender, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dip, Sauce

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Taco night, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Thick

Flavors

Herbaceous, Tangy, Creamy, Spicy, Sweet, Savory, Citrusy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours because it contains dairy and mayonnaise), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Stir or shake before serving), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Blend or whisk after thawing because the emulsion may separate)