I am so excited about this recipe! Way too much, so much in fact that I had to post it in green!
One of my favorite places to eat is Cafe Rio, but I have not eaten there since I stopped eating dairy. This recipe is just like the real thing, in my opinion. Thanks to Leigh Anne (http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/dinner-time-cafe-rio-style/) for the recipe! I was able to go to Cafe Rio the other day, and get my favorite Fire Grilled Steak Salad, enjoying it with my own dressing!
Original Recipe:
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry mix)
1 cup buttermilk
1/2- 1/3 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1/2 - 1 small jalapeno (remove seed)
1 cup mayo
1 tsp. lime juice
1-2 tomatillos (remove outer papery skin)
1 garlic clove
Blend all ingredients in blender.
1 cup buttermilk
1/2- 1/3 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1/2 - 1 small jalapeno (remove seed)
1 cup mayo
1 tsp. lime juice
1-2 tomatillos (remove outer papery skin)
1 garlic clove
Blend all ingredients in blender.
My version:
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
(Measurements are based on my memory. I will check and correct the recipe I have when I get home)
1 tsp lemon juice
3/4 - 1 c milk substitute (I used rice milk, next time I think I will cut it down to about 3/4 c, it was a bit runny)
1 c mayo
1/2 tsp each dill, parsley, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 small jalapeno, seeds removed (I tried the recipe w/ half, but it wasn't spicy enough).
1 tsp lime juice
1-2 tomatillos (remove papery skin. I couldn't figure out what the tomatillo tasted like - a mix between an apple and a tomato I think. I only added one to mine, but maybe next time I'll try 2)
1 clove garlic
Measure out lemon juice, pour into a 1 c measuring cup. Add milk until full. Let set for about 10 minutes (this is like making a buttermilk substitute).
Pour into blender. Add mayo and seasonings. Blend.
Add additional ingredients, and blend until desired smoothness.
Best served chilled.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
*I used my Vitamix, so I didn't chop anything, except for halving the jalapeno to get the seeds out. You may want to chop the cilantro, jalapeno, and tomatillos if you don't have a Vitamix*
***PS: does anyone know why I can't space these things out???? Whenever I hit enter, to space out the recipes, it goes back to clumping the lines together once I publish :( WEAK!
