Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly bold, this Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing is a must-have for salad lovers and snack enthusiasts alike. Made with crumbled blue cheese, rich sour cream, tangy mayonnaise, and a splash of buttermilk, this quick, no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. A hint of fresh lemon juice, white vinegar, and aromatic seasonings like garlic powder and onion powder perfectly balance the savory flavors while enhancing the dressing’s zesty character. The signature chunky texture from the blue cheese crumbles makes it a versatile companion—perfect as a salad dressing, a dip for crunchy vegetables, or even a sauce for wings. Let this homemade dressing chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, and get ready to elevate your meals with every creamy, tangy bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams blue cheese, crumbled
- 120 grams sour cream
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 60 ml buttermilk
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 5 ml white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the lemon juice, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to blend the flavors.
Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese, leaving some chunks intact for texture.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, such as adding a pinch more salt or pepper for balance.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir gently before serving. Enjoy as a dressing over salads, a dip for veggies, or a sauce for wings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.7 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 274 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 3232 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 895 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
