Creamy Lime-Cilantro Ranch Dressing

This is my knock-off version of a Costa Vida/Cafe Rio style dressing. I’m always getting asked for this recipe, so I finally wrote down what I do! There’s millions of recipes out there for this type of thing and a lot of the good ones call for fresh tomatillos. However after experimenting quite a bit I decided I didn’t like the fresh tomatillos, in this instance. For one thing it’s not something I have laying around my kitchen on a regular basis so I have to plan in advance to buy them. Then I didn’t like the weird, watery texture they added to the dressing. So I started using a much easier substitution: Green salsa. Green salsa is made primarily from tomatillos and other things like jalapenos, limes, etc. And it’s different than “green sauce” like Pace for example. Make sure to check the ingredient list and see that tomatillos are listed as the top ingredient. See my note below about the different brands. This is stuff I always have around so I can whip it up any time the craving comes along. And it comes along often! I love love love this lime cilantro dressing. I totally dip my finger in it when it sits around in my fridge. But don’t worry- if I ever invite you over for dinner I’ll make a fresh batch. I promise.

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