Archive for the ‘Dressings’ Category

Last year I spent some time trying to figure out the recipe for Costa Vida’s Sweet Pork. I made it so many times that I quickly became sick of sweet pork. My husband and I even held a taste-off. And I documented the whole thing on my personal blog. Things got a little crazy after that. I started getting e-mails and comments from people looking for the recipe, those that had tried it, and from a guy that actually WORKS for Costa Vida as a cook. I got a lot of interesting feedback, and some pretty good hints as to what my recipe might be lacking.

Today, more than I year later, I find myself still getting e-mail inquiries, and my past blog entries are at the top of google search results for Costa Vida sweet pork recipes.

The only real problem, is that after all that mayhem last year, I still never posted my final recipe for sweet pork. And I’ve made some modifications to the Cilantro Lime Rice and this Tomatillo Ranch Dressing as well. Part of the purpose of setting up this blog was to have a final resting place for all these Costa Vida recipe knock-offs. So about a week ago, I rolled up my sleeves and got cooking again. This time photographing each step of the process. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll post all of the recipes here.

Today, we’ll start with the Tomatillo Ranch Salad Dressing.
Its thick and Creamy. Its flavorful. Its fabulous.

And you don’t just have to use it on the sweet pork salads. You can use it on any salad. Or as a vegetable/chip dip.
(Or you can pour the leftovers over some cooked pasta and add a little meat and cheese, like I did)

Don’t be tempted to use canned tomatillos either. You simply have to use the fresh kind.

Here’s the recipe. You can thank me later.

Tomatillo Ranch Salad Dressing

– 7-8 tomatillos, husked and cut in half
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 envelope Ranch Salad Dressing Mix (any brand)
– 1⁄2 envelope (Hidden Valley) Fiesta Ranch Salad Dressing
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Juice from 2 freshly squeezed limes
– 2 Tbsp. milk
– 1⁄3 cup freshly chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

(Store in refrigerator 5-7 days)

Easy Peasy! And super yummy.