Blue Cheese Dressing
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Blue Cheese Dressing
Description
This dressing blends 3 ounces of blue cheese with buttermilk, sour cream, scallions, and lemon juice in a food processor to finely chop and mix the ingredients. Mayonnaise is folded in by hand to maintain creaminess and adjust thickness. Freshly ground salt and pepper season the dressing, allowing customization. More blue cheese crumbles can be added for chunkiness if desired.
Lemon juice adds bright acidity, distinguishing this dressing from bottled varieties and providing mild preservation. Scallions offer fresh onion notes, while buttermilk contributes a subtle tanginess. The dressing yields nearly 2 cups, suitable for multiple uses.
It keeps refrigerated for 5 to 7 days without preservatives, maintaining fresh flavor. The recipe suggests alternatives such as ranch dressing with shredded cheddar cheese for those who prefer less blue cheese. Serving options include pairing with raw or roasted vegetables, spinach salad with roasted beets, or as a topping for grilled burgers and simple fresh salads.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces blue cheese 1/2 cup, see note 1, crumbles
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 scallions coarsely chopped, green parts only
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add blue cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, scallions, and lemon juice. Pulse until the scallions are finely chopped.
- Pour the dressing into a bowl and mix in the mayonnaise by hand. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you prefer a chunky blue cheese dressing, add more crumbles.
Notes
- To replace blue cheese, ranch dressing with shredded cheddar can be used as a substitute.
- You can prepare buttermilk by curdling full-fat milk with lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
- Use a food processor to finely chop scallions and mix ingredients for a smoother texture.
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days to maintain freshness.
- This dressing works well as a dip for raw or roasted vegetables, a salad dressing, or a flavorful topping on grilled burgers and rustic tomato onion salads.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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