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Creamy tomatillo ranch dressing, a cilantro lime dressing great for Mexican food
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Tomatillo Dressing

Creamy tomatillo dressing is a tangy, slightly spicy, and creamy sauce made with fresh tomatillos, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, buttermilk, and mayonnaise. The tomatillos, also known as Mexican green tomatoes, are the star of the show in this dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 89kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Buttermilk ranch dressing packet
  • 1 c Buttermilk
  • 1 c Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tomatillos husks removed and quartered
  • 1/2 Bunch cilantro
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Juice of one lime 1-2 tsps, adjust for preference
  • 1/2- 1 Jalapeño remove seeds (wear gloves)

Instructions

  • Remove seeds from jalapeño, and husks from tomatillos.
  • Add everything to your food processor.
  • Using the food processor, blend all ingredients together. Blend well.
  • Pulse as much as needed to get a nice smooth consistency.
  • Transfer to a jar, and
  • Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

To adjust the heat of the dressing, use more or less jalapeño. Removing the seeds will make it less spicy.
Taste and adjust with lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.8g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.9g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg