Creamy Tomatillo Dressing {Cafe Rio copycat recipe}
This Cafe Rio copycat recipe for Creamy Tomatillo Salad Dressing is creamy, tangy, and just the teeniest bit spicy.
Servings: 8 (2 tbsp) servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust to taste
- 1 jalapeno halved with stem and seeds removed
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tomatillo husk removed
- 1 large handful cilantro about 1 cup loosely packed
- 1 medium lime juiced, 1-2 tablespoons - adjust to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Alternative option that is a tiny bit closer to the original: substitute 1 package dry ranch dressing mix for the dill weed, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg