Description
Creamy, tangy, and full of fresh flavor, this homemade Cafe Rio dressing brings restaurant-quality taste to your table. Whether you’re pouring it over salads, burrito bowls, or using it as a dip, this dressing will elevate every bite. With bright lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a smooth, creamy base, it’s the perfect balance of zesty and rich — and you can whip it up in just minutes. Keep a batch in the fridge and enjoy it all week long!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in buttermilk and lime juice until fully incorporated.
- Stir in sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Stir before using. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo or sour cream.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a bit of spice.
- Blending the dressing will create a smoother, more uniform texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing / Sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg