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Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Lighten up your favorite buffalo chicken dip or salad with this creamy, tangy, and surprisingly low-fat blue cheese dressing! Forget those bland, fat-free bottled dressings – this homemade version bursts with bold blue cheese flavor and a luscious texture, all without the guilt. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or using as a vibrant salad dressing.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 165.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing 33

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing

  • Crumbled Blue Cheese, to taste
  • Fat Free Greek Yogurt (measurement not provided in recipe sources)
  • Buttermilk (measurement not provided in recipe sources)
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Lemon juice (measurement not provided in recipe sources)
  • Dijon mustard (measurement not provided in recipe sources)
  • Olive oil (measurement not provided in recipe sources)
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Onion powder, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance sharpness)

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How to Make Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
  3. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lemon juice for extra tang or a pinch of sugar to balance the sharpness.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors will meld beautifully if you let it sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

32g

Carbs

2g

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