How long will homemade blue cheese dressing last in the fridge?

This dressing will keep in a sealed jar for one week in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.

Is blue cheese dressing just ranch with blue cheese?

Blue cheese and ranch dressing are similar in that they are both creamy dressings made with a base of milk (or buttermilk) and mayonnaise, but ranch is also typically a little sweeter than blue cheese and usually has herbs added to it such as dill.

What herbs taste good in blue cheese dressing?

There are plenty of ways to enhance the taste of this dressing. Adding herbs is probably the easiest. We like to add either dill or tarragon to blue cheese dressing. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped with the shallots and cheese. You can also use tarragon-infused vinegar instead of white wine vinegar for a subtle yet gourmet taste change.

Is blue cheese dressing healthy?

Store-bought blue cheese dressing is more than double the calories and nearly quadruple the amount of fat from this recipe. They also include additives such as xanthan gum. This Greek yogurt Blue cheese dressing recipe, however, has only 63 calories per two-tablespoon serving and only 2 grams of saturated fat. When enjoyed in moderation, it is part of a healthy diet.

Is blue cheese moldy?

Blue cheese is made with a harmless culture or mold called Penicillium roqueforti . In production, the cheese is innoculated with the spores before or after the curds are formed. When the cheese ages and ferments, the classic blue veining occurs and gives the cheese its distinctive smell and flavor.

Blue Cheese Dressing - Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Description

This Creamy Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing is creamy and a little chunky. It is wonderful served over classic garden salad, iceberg wedge, as a snack with carrot and celery sticks or for Buffalo wings!

Ingredients

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1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons non-fat milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon shallot
1/4 cup crumbled danish blue cheese

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Instructions

Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt (*see note) and pepper in medium bowl until completely smooth. Add in shallot and blue cheese and whisk.
Mash the blue cheese into the dressing with a fork until the dressing has thickened to the desired consistency.

Notes

Make Ahead

This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed jar for up to one week. Shake well before serving.

For a Smoother Consistancy

For a smoother consistency pulse the ingredients in a blender, mini-prep food processor or with an immersion blender to desired consistency.

Salt To Taste

Blue cheese is very salty on its own, so if you are salt sensitive, omit the salt and taste before adding in salt to taste.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: No cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 63
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 262
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g