How to Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing can elevate a simple salad like a delicious and creamy dressing. And if you're a fan of bold, zesty flavors, then this Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is a must-try. This dressing is bursting with fresh cilantro and tangy lime, making it the perfect accompaniment to a variety of salads, tacos, or even as a dip for veggies.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires just a handful of ingredients. It's a great alternative to store-bought dressings which are often packed w...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • 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

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 348mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 78mg