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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing {Cafe Rio CopyCat}

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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
4 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups dressing
Calories: 854kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce package Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup green salsa
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1/2 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

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 854kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 2005mg | Potassium: 181mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12.4% | Vitamin C: 3.2% | Calcium: 7.8% | Iron: 1.3%

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About the Author

Heather Cheney is a food blogger, recipe developer, and photographer currently living in Utah. A former caterer, baker and cake decorator, she learned to love food in culinary school 12 years ago. She now passes that love and knowledge onto readers of Heather Likes Food, hoping to empower home cooks with the skills they need to create flavor-packed meals.

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  1. Jennifer Chapin says

    May 4, 2018 at 9:25 am

    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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  4. Kelly says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:35 am

    I also love their dressing. Can’t wait to try this copy cat. It would be great drizzled over fajitas or anything else for that matter. 🙂

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