Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Name: Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup mayonnaise; 0.33333334326744 bunch fresh cilantro, or to taste; 1 fresh tomatillo, husk removed, or more to taste; 0.5 lime, juiced; 0.5 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste; 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®); 1 clove garlic, peeled; 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

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This recipe is similar to one that we enjoy at our favorite fast food salad place. We also use this as a dip for chicken nuggets. If dressing is too thick, thin it with a little milk.

Recipe by missD43

Updated on September 21, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 fresh tomatillo, husk removed, or more to taste
½ lime, juiced
½ jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 clove garlic, peeled
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Directions

Blend buttermilk, mayonnaise, cilantro, tomatillo, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, ranch dressing mix, garlic, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178	Calories
18g	Fat
4g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 348mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 78mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.