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    Home / Recipes / Salads

    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing {Cafe Rio CopyCat}

    By Heather · Published: Mar 31, 2015 · Updated: Jul 17, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, just Like Cafe Rio! There are very few things I'd pour over my cereal, but this dressing is so good you'll want to put it on EVERYTHING!

    There are very few things in my fridge that I would pour on my cereal besides milk and this dressing is so good I might consider it.

    I'm kidding, that would be gross.

    All joking aside though, this is my ALL TIME FAVORITE dressing like, EVER. It was love at first bite some 13 years ago when I had my first Cafe Rio Salad and I've been smitten ever since. It's creamy, tangy, kicky, fresh and tastes good on just about everything. I will say that if you have an aversion to cilantro you should stay far, far away but if you're looking at a recipe for Cilantro Lime Dressing I'm going to guess that's not an issue for you.

    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, just Like Cafe Rio! There are very few things I'd pour over my cereal, but this dressing is so good you'll want to put it on EVERYTHING!

    Top taco salads and nachos with it, dip quesadillas and taquitos in it or just drizzle over your favorite veggies and you've got something pretty darn good!

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    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, just Like Cafe Rio! There are very few things I'd pour over my cereal, but this dressing is so good you'll want to put it on EVERYTHING!

    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing {Cafe Rio CopyCat}

    This Cilantro ranch dressing is perfect for drizzling over taco salads, nachos, or just dunking veggies in. It's easy to make and has so much flavor! 
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups dressing

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce package Ranch Dressing Mix
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ¼ cup green salsa
    • Juice of 1 fresh lime
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro washed with tough stems removed
    • a few dashes Tobasco sauce until it reaches your desired heat

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 854 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 86 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Cholesterol: 53 mg | Sodium: 2005 mg | Potassium: 181 mg | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 620 IU | Vitamin C: 2.6 mg | Calcium: 78 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg

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    1. Jennifer Chapin says

      May 04, 2018 at 9:25 am

      4 stars
      I made this the other day and we loved it! The only changes were that I added a whole bunch of cilantro and increased the milk to 1 cup. Thanks for the great recipe!

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