Cafe Rio Tomatillo Ranch with Cayenne

Elevate your meals with this zesty and flavorful Cafe Rio Tomatillo Ranch with Cayenne! This creamy, Southwestern-style dressing combines the tangy brightness of fresh tomatillos, the herbaceous kick of cilantro, and the fiery warmth of cayenne pepper to create a bold, versatile sauce that’s perfect for salads, tacos, burrito bowls, and more. A blend of mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream ensures a rich and velvety texture, while jalapeño and garlic add layers of savory spice. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this recipe lets you achieve restaurant-quality results at home. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or looking to spice up your weekly meal prep, this flavorful tomatillo ranch will be your new go-to condiment.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 medium Tomatillos
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 packet Ranch dressing seasoning mix
• 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them well under cold water to remove any sticky residue.

Step 2

Dice the tomatillos and jalapeño into smaller pieces to make blending easier.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and lime juice.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatillos, garlic cloves, jalapeño, cilantro (including tender stems), and the ranch dressing seasoning mix.

Step 5

Sprinkle cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the blender.

Step 6

Blend everything together on high speed until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed (add more cayenne for extra heat).

Step 8

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 9

Serve the tomatillo ranch as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or an accompaniment to tacos or burrito bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(693.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2156.7

Total Fat 204.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 306.2mg	0%
Sodium 2221.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 11.4g	0%

Vitamin D 63.4IU	0%
Calcium 366.6mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 777.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.3%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 14.6%