Cafe Rio Tomatillo Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe

Craving Cafe Rio's famous tomatillo salad dressing? This copycat recipe delivers a creamy, slightly spicy, and vibrant dressing in minutes! We've simplified the process using salsa verde for an easy, delicious shortcut. Perfect for salads, tacos, burritos – you name it! This recipe is so good, it'll become your new go-to.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 641.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cafe Rio Tomatillo Salad Dressing Copycat

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How to Make Cafe Rio Tomatillo Salad Dressing Copycat

  1. Combine 1/2 cup salsa verde, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lime juice for tanginess, salt for savoriness, or a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

92g

Carbs

10g