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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!

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!
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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! 

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups dressing
Calories 854 kcal

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

  1. 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
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing {Cafe Rio CopyCat}
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 854 Calories from Fat 774
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86g 132%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 2005mg 84%
Potassium 181mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 12.4%
Vitamin C 3.2%
Calcium 7.8%
Iron 1.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. 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. 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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