Hello, my name is Brittany, and I am a Mexican food addict. Tacos, burritos, taco salad, enchiladas, tamales, rice, beans, salsa, chips! Is there anything better? I think not. And while I cook many of these things at home, I also love that we have fast food restaurants that meet the expectations of my cravings. One of my favorites? Café Rio. And while I love the big burritos, a salad with that tomatillo ranch dressing is my weakness!
In an order to save my bank account, I set out on a mission to make an identical Café Rio salad at home. The first thing I mastered? The dressing! And seriously, it is SO EASY!!!
Ingredients
1 oz jalapeno juice
1 oz chopped pickled jalapeños
3/4 cup milk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 packet of ranch dressing seasoning
1/2 bunch cilantro
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until cilantro and jalapeños are finely chopped. Dressing should have a creamy but runny consistency.
Place in refrigerator to chill and thicken for 30 minutes.
Serve over salad and ENJOY!!!
*Makes 16 oz*
Also, if you like things a little spicier feel free to add extra jalapeños! We sometimes add double to give it a kick!
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It’s seems really delicious and yummy. Very easy and short time processing this smoothie we get. We are sure that this the recipe works great.
Yes it is delicious and so easy!
I’ve never had this, but it looks marvelous! The ingredients are my favorites! I love dips like this.
Oh goodness it is addicting!
It looks yummy. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds so good!!! I’ve never had the restaurant option, but this sounds like something my husband and I would love – can’t wait to try it!
Hi Jordyn and Brittany,
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I could bet that is so delicious and hopefully can be used as a salad.
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I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! I have been eating it on everything from salad to dipping my hot wings in it!
this sounds so delicious and easy to make. I love this!
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I bet that this is delicious! Would be perfect for a taco salad!
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Yes! Definitely! I have also been dipping things in it all week haha. Veggies, pita, chicken, anything dunkable!
Delicious! I bet this tastes incredible – I love the idea of this, and will try it soon.
It tastes just like Cafe Rio! Also, we added extra jalapeño juice to make it spicier and I literally dipped everything in it all week lol
Wow, that’s very easy… much easier than I thought it would be.
I love copy cat recipes because they are often better than the original. This looks really delicious!
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Ooooh I love this! I totally want to try making it dairy-free and egg-free 🙂
That’s a great idea! I am sure you could do it!
I LOVE their dressing! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I am seriously addicted to it!
Sound so tasty, need to try it
It is delicious! Totally worth the try 🙂
Never tried anything similar, but it sounds delicious