Light but Luscious Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salads, snacks, and sides with this *Light but Luscious Blue Cheese Dressing*—a creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful topping that’s surprisingly lighter than traditional recipes. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, a touch of tangy buttermilk, and crumbled blue cheese, this dressing strikes the perfect balance between rich indulgence and a health-conscious twist. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it comes together effortlessly, making it ideal for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and a hint of garlic powder add a zesty depth, while the option to leave blue cheese chunks intact offers a customizable texture. Perfect as a dip for fresh veggies, a drizzle over crisp greens, or a bold addition to your favorite dishes, this dressing is a must-have in your refrigerator. Plus, it can be prepared ahead, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat or low-fat)
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, whisking well to combine.
Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese, stirring until it reaches your desired consistency. Leave some chunks intact if you prefer a textured dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over a crisp salad, as a dip for veggies, or drizzled on your favorite dishes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 2445 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 17% | |
*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.
