"This is seriously the best dressing I've ever had..."

That is actually what my husband said to me last night after I made him a salad with this dressing on it. He even licked his plate...ha ha! So I guess you can take his word for it that this is a good one. Like many of my other recipes I had to attempt this many times before I got it "plate-lick-able." ;) I'm sorry it's not Dairy-Free but I'll keep working with it and see what I can do in the future. 

The recipe has two parts because the normal recipe calls for a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and I try to NEVER use ready-made packets in my cooking because of all the extra preserving chemicals and possibly MSG or Gluten they put into them. So the first part to the recipe is how to make your own version of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and then the second is the fabulous recipe. Then, if that wasn't enough I added a third! Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Hidden Valley Ranch Packet Equivalent
(Notice all ingredients are dry so they keep as a powder)
Adapted by jalene

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley 
• 1 tsp dried dill weed
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried onion flakes
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Combine all the ingredients into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 


Better than Cafe Rio
Gluten-Free Creamy Tomatillo and Cilantro Dressing 
Adapted by jalene

Ingredients: 

• 2 Tbsp and 2 tsp of the above Gluten-Free Hidden Valley Ranch Packet Equivalent
• 1 cup mayo (be sure it is gluten-free) or Vegenaise 
• 1 cup cilantro
• 2 gloves garlic
• 3 tomatillos (peel off paper)
• 1/3 cup liquid buttermilk 
• dash of red pepper flakes

Directions: 

1. Combine all the ingredients into a food processor or blender. Combine until smooth.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 

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What's a Tomatillo?

Tomatillos are actually a FRUIT that belongs to the same family as the tomato. It looks like a small green tomato with a papery husk. It's flavor is tart and is used in dishes such as guacamole, salsa verde, and green sauces. When purchasing, look for tomatillos with a fresh and green husk. The fruit should be firm and bright green. Keeps ups to 2 weeks in your fridge.  

Picture compliments of
Cookthink.com 

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Gluten-Free Homemade Ranch Dressing
Adapted by jalene

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp of the Gluten-Free Hidden Valley Ranch Packet Equivalent
• 1 cup mayo (be sure it is gluten-free) or Vegenaise 
• 1 cup milk

Directions: 

1. Combine all the ingredients into a food processor or blender. Combine until smooth.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.