Lightened Up Blue Cheese Dressing

This lightened-up Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is creamy, punchy and flavorful! Made with yogurt instead of mayo, it contains half the calories of most other recipes without lacking in flavor.

I love a good, flavorful blue cheese dressing on occasion, and my husband will pretty much eat anything with blue cheese, so it’s a great way to incorporate more leafy greens into his diet. This dressing is lightened up with yogurt and perfect for sturdy greens like kale, radicchio, endive, romaine, or even a wedge of crispy iceberg lettuce. It can also be used as a dip for veggies, or a side to anything buffalo-style.

Why You’ll Love This!

1. Lightened up without lacking flavor. This blue cheese dressing is made with yogurt instead of mayo, which results in a creamy, rich dressing with half the calories.
2. Versatile! Blue cheese dressing works great with any type of sturdy green for a salad, but it can also be enjoyed as a dip with raw, crunchy veggies or alongside buffalo wings.
3. Quick & easy recipe. A flavorful dressing that comes together in just 15 minutes? You bet! This easy blue cheese dressing is made with simple, familiar ingredients too.

BLUE CHEESE DRESSINg Ingredients

• Blue cheese: Adds a punch of bold and tangy flavor to the dressing. Its creamy and crumbly texture adds a delightful contrast to the smoothness of the yogurt. You can sub Roquefort, or gorgonzola.
• Greek yogurt, full fat: Serves as the creamy base of the dressing. It provides a tangy and slightly acidic flavor while also giving the dressing a thick and luscious texture. You can substitute with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise if desired.
• Garlic clove: Minced garlic adds a subtle yet distinct savory flavor to the dressing. It enhances the overall taste and adds a hint of aromatic complexity.
• Worcestershire sauce: Brings a depth of umami flavor to the dressing. It adds a savory and slightly tangy taste, complementing the creaminess of the blue cheese and yogurt.
• Salt: Balances and enhances the flavors of the dressing. It brings out the taste of the other ingredients and adds a savory dimension.
• Black pepper: Adds a hint of spiciness and a warm, earthy flavor to the dressing. It complements the other ingredients and adds a delightful kick to the overall taste.
• Ground mustard: Adds a subtle tangy and slightly spicy flavor to the dressing. It contributes to the overall complexity of flavors.
• Fresh chives: Provide a fresh and herbaceous taste to the dressing. They add a pop of color, freshness, and a mild onion-like flavor that complements the creaminess of the blue cheese. Italian parsley is a good substitute.
• Lemon juice: Adds a bright and citrusy element to the dressing. It balances the richness of the other ingredients and adds a refreshing tang.
• Water or olive oil to thin, if desired: Can be added to adjust the consistency of the dressing to your preference. Adding a small amount of water or olive oil can make the dressing smoother and easier to drizzle or toss with salad greens.

How to Make Blue Cheese Dressing

1. Crumble blue cheese into a medium bowl, and mash it up a bit. 

2. Add the yogurt, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt pepper and ground mustard into the bowl with the blue cheese crumbles and whisk well. Stir in fresh chives. 

3. Thin the dressing to your desired consistency, adding water or olive oil. Thinning the dressing allows you to lightly coat salad greens, if you are concerned about calories.

TIP: You can use a food processor or hand blender to create a super creamy dressing, but I like to maintain the texture.

4. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. (Tip: it is best to taste the dressing on what you are serving it with.)

Ways to Serve Blue Cheese Dressing

Homemade dressing is so much better (and healthier) than store-bought. Plus, it’s so easy to whip up!

• Salad: Toss with crunchy greens like kale, radicchio, endive, or romaine. Or use crispy iceberg lettuce to serve as a wedge salad.
• Dip: Serve with raw vegetables (carrots, celery, peppers, endives, etc.) as an appetizer or with anything buffalo-style, like cauliflower or buffalo chicken wings!

Storage

When stored in a sealed jar (like a mason jar), homemade blue cheese dressing can last up to a week in the fridge. This dressing can also be stored in the freezer.

This is the best blue cheese dressing recipe for salads and dips!

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