Best Cafe Rio Tomatillo Salad Dressing Copycat Recipes

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CAFE RIO'S CREAMY TOMATILLO DRESSING



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This version of Cafe Rio's Creamy Tomatillo Dressing is as close as it gets to the original.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 large or 2 small tomatillos ((they are green and by the tomatoes))
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 to 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor and store in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld. Beware that the dressing tends to get hotter the longer it sits.
  • Serve over Cafe Rio's Sweet Barbacoa Pork Salad or burritos with Cilantro Lime Rice.

CAFE RIO CREAMY TOMATILLO DRESSING (CLOSE COPYCAT)



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I have tried a few Copycat Creamy Tomatillo Recipes, and this is by far the best and closest to the original. It make a FABULOUS wrap for a quick healthy meal (tortilla, precooked and seasoned meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, dressing, and maybe cheese and sour cream if you like). Absolutely delicious and a quick meal in a pinch as long as you have some pre-cooked and seasoned meat on hand! Try the meat in this fajita recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/steak-or-chicken-fajitas-63786.

Provided by Chef TanyaW

Categories     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise (may use 1/2 mayo and 1/2 sour cream)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 -3 tablespoon lime juice, to taste
1 cup cilantro, packed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tomatillos, quartered
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar
Tabasco jalapeno sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in blender.
  • Refrigerate one hour (I have tried it immediately and it's delicious, but it's always best to have time for flavors to blend).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 185.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 0.5

CAFE RIO TOMATILLO SALAD DRESSING (COPYCAT)



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A creamy slightly spicy tomatillo dressing. I have no idea if this is the the exact recipe, but it is real good! When I made it though, I halved the recipe and substituted a medium salsa verde for the tomatillos and jalapeno (used 1/2 cup for half of the recipe). So good!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
10 sprigs cilantro
3 tomatillos, chopped
2 green onions (I used a little red onion)
2 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and all)
1 lime, juice of
1 -2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
  • Dressing last 2 weeks in frig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.6, Fat 56.6, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 1317.5, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 4.8

CAFE RIO CREAMY TOMATILLO DRESSING



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Make and share this Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLBurnell

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 ounce) packet buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
2 tomatillos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 garlic clove
1 lime, juice of
1 jalapeno

Steps:

  • Mix buttermilk dressing as directed on package.
  • Combine all other ingredients and mix in a blender until creamy and smooth.
  • Seal in airtight container in refrigerator.
  • enjoy!

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