Low Fat Classic Blue Cheese Sauce
Indulge in creamy decadence without the guilt with this Low Fat Classic Blue Cheese Sauce—perfect for healthy dips, dressings, or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Featuring tangy low-fat Greek yogurt and buttermilk, this lighter, yet flavorful twist on traditional blue cheese sauce packs rich blue cheese crumbles alongside a zesty burst of fresh lemon juice. Enhanced with subtle seasonings like garlic and onion powder, and finished with a sprinkle of optional fresh chives, this sauce delivers a satisfying balance of sharpness and creaminess while keeping calories in check. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick, versatile addition to elevate salads, roasted vegetables, or even a snack platter. If you're searching for a low-fat, healthier alternative to classic blue cheese sauce, this recipe is your answer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 50 milliliters Low-fat buttermilk
- 50 grams Crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the crumbled blue cheese to the mixture. Use a fork to gently mash some of the larger pieces, leaving small chunks for texture.
Mix in the fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired.
If desired, chop the chives finely and sprinkle over the top of the sauce as a garnish.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the sauce chilled or slightly warmed, as desired, with salads, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
80 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 98 mg | 2% | |
*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.
