Blue Cheese Buttermilk Creamy Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this homemade Blue Cheese Buttermilk Creamy Dressing, a rich and tangy blend that's perfect for drizzling, dipping, or tossing. Featuring the bold flavor of crumbled blue cheese paired with creamy buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream, this dressing strikes a perfect balance between creamy and zesty. Freshly minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and a hint of white vinegar add brightness, while optional chives lend a subtle fresh-herb finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing gets even better after a quick chill, allowing its flavors to meld together beautifully. Whether you’re topping a crisp wedge salad, dunking fresh veggies, or using it as a sauce for grilled meats, this blue cheese dressing is a must-have staple for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 113 grams Blue cheese, crumbled
- 120 milliliters Buttermilk
- 120 grams Mayonnaise
- 60 grams Sour cream
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 15 milliliters Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 5 milliliters Distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 10 grams Chives (optional, finely chopped)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the crumbled blue cheese. Using a fork, gently mash some of the crumbles to create a more even texture, leaving chunks if you prefer a chunkier dressing.
Step 2
Pour the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream into the bowl with the blue cheese. Mix until combined.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Step 4
If desired, fold in finely chopped chives for an added burst of flavor and color.
Step 5
Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice depending on your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, stir the dressing to recombine any separated ingredients. Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (456.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1478.0 |
| Total Fat 134.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 246.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4341.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.4g | |
| Protein 30.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 88.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 849.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 530.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories