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Last weekend I ate at the Salsa Grille in Fort Wayne and to my excitement they had their own version of the dressing. I asked the manager for the recipe and he told me where to find it on-line, so I looked it up.
For this recipe, I’m sharing my copycat version of the Cafe Rio’s Tomatillo Ranch Dressing. There are several places that this recipe can be found and it’s not something I invented myself, but it’s so good it must be shared — It’s my culinary obligation.
BEHIND THIS BITE

I put it on everything I ate for three days in a row. Then by accident I left it out all night. It was a devastating mishap, because it happened before I could really narrow in on the ingredients to recreate it. Honestly, It would have been a while before I would have figured it out because I thought the secret to the sauce was pickle brine, but really the secret here is the ranch packet. It would have taken me a while to go that direction simply because I thought it didn’t include any premixed seasoning packets.
I was so happy when I found this recipe on-line the other day, I will always have it on hand now to dress salads, sandwiches and tacos - I think I’ll go drink a glass of it right now.
Eat well cook often ...
THE RECIPE

Makes 1 quart; 10 minutes (2 hours resting)
1 C Buttermilk
1 C Mayonnaise
1 C Cilantro, fresh
2 Tomatillos quartered
1 pkg Ranch dressing mix, (1 oz)
1 Jalapeño, seeded, diced
1 Tbs Lime juice
1 clove Garlic
Blend, refrigerate
In a blender place buttermilk, mayo, cilantro, tomatillo, ranch seasoning, jalapeño, lime juice and garlic. Blend until smooth. Pour into a jar, seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
5 comments:
that looks great Justin. I haven't had tomatillo and am not sure they are available here - will look out for them. Cheers
Do the tomatillos need to be cooked before?
No need to cook the tomatillos!
Thanks! Gonna give this a try!
I made this recipe for a taco bar party. It was a hit! I am always looking from dressing recipes for taco salad. This one has become a new favorite. Thank you!!!
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