Cilantro-Lime Dressing

1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 (3-inch) jalapeno pepper, cut and seeded (optional)
2 T chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime

Blend all ingredients in a blender.

This is delicious as a topping on a taco salad or as a dip for chips & veggies. Also, a side note on the taco salad... If you want to try a vegetarian taco sald, try substituting the ground beef with a mixture of black beans and corn, warmed up. It's one of our favorite meals.

Lisa G

Cafe' Rio House Dressing

1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
1 C. Mayonnaise
1 C. chopped Cilantro
2 cloves Garlic
3 Tomatillos (canned- found on ethnic foods aisle)
1/3 cup Buttermilk
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Put all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.

Jenn Tukuafu