**copycat** Costa Vida Ranch Salad Dressing

Submitted by HSingARMYmom

"I'm mostly posting this here so I don't lose it again but this is really, really good dressing. I think there's a bunch of Costa Vida resturants out west but I went to the one in Portland, ME and am now hooked!"

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3 tomatillos, medium, cut into quarters
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup cilantro, fresh
• 5 scallions (white and ends)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 ounce ranch dressing mix (I use 1 pkt. Hidden Valley mix)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 jalapeno, chopped

directions

1. Put all ingredients in the blender and blend well. If you like it a little more mild, use less cayenne pepper and less of the jalepeno seeds. I usually only use 5-6 seeds & a tiny piece of the core. My mom uses the whole pepper seeds and all.
2. "Cooking" time does NOT include chilling time - chill in fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

Reviews

[arbre.etude]

This is so delicious! Thank you for sharing! I love that you used to go to Costa Vida in Portland ME! I worked there! The best Costa Vida in my opinion!

 

[LauraBlueEyes]

This is amazing dressing. It reminds me a great deal of a sauce they serve in Houston area Mexican restaurants. I have made it many times and am just now getting around to giving you a well deserved 5 stars. Every time I make it someone wants the recipe. Thanks HSingARMYmom, love this stuff.