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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & 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

In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
Stir in the crumbled blue cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lemon juice for extra tang or a pinch of sugar to balance the sharpness.
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing?

Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing?

Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing has approximately 165.4 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Blue Cheese Dressing are Blue Cheese, Fat Free Greek Yogurt, Buttermilk, Pepper, Lemon juice (measurement not provided in recipe sources), Dijon mustard (measurement not provided in recipe sources). See the full list with measurements above.