Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

One of the biggest things I miss about home is Cafe Rio.  They have the best salad dressing ever.  I have tried so many recipes and I haven't found anything that has the right consistency or flavor.  One of my former co-workers sent me an amazing recipe for tomatillo ranch dressing which I modified a bit.  I think it tastes pretty close to cafe rio.  I really like that it isn't runny like a lot of recipes I've tried.

Even if you have never tried cafe rio's tomatillo ranch... you still should try this.  It actually makes me want to eat salad.  I also use it as a veggie dip. 


Tomatillo Ranch Dressing
1 regular ranch dressing packet 
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. mayo (i used best foods fat free mayo and it was fine!)
1 tomatillo, peeled

1/2 bunch cilantro

1-2 garlic cloves (I usually use one large and one small clove)

Juice of 1 lime (2 if you like it more on the limey side.. but make sure to taste test as you go if you decide to add more lime)

1 jalapeno seeded (if you like spicy dressing you can leave some seeds in.  But fair warning- I tried making it with all the seeds in once and my tongue was in a great deal of pain)

Put all ingredients in blender or food processor.  Blend until mixed.