Description
Creamy blue cheese dressing elevates salads with bold, tangy flavor from classic American cuisine. Homemade comfort blends rich dairy and zesty cheese, promising restaurant-quality dressing that brings fresh excitement to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ⅓ cup (75 g) crumbled blue cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh chives (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by vigorously whisking mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate robust blue cheese crumbles into the creamy mixture, breaking down larger chunks to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dressing.
- Enhance the zesty profile by adding tangy lemon juice, aromatic garlic powder, and subtle onion powder to elevate the overall taste complexity.
- Season the dressing with a precise balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete integration of spices.
- Modulate the dressing’s consistency by gradually introducing milk or buttermilk, carefully adding one tablespoon at a time until reaching the ideal smooth, pourable texture.
- For an optional but recommended flavor boost, gently fold in freshly chopped herbs, which will provide a vibrant, aromatic dimension to the creamy base.
- Refrigerate the dressing for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective flavor profile.
- Serve chilled as a versatile condiment, perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, using as a wing dip, or spreading on burgers and sandwiches for an extra flavor punch.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces calories and adds protein.
- Experiment with different blue cheese varieties like Roquefort or Gorgonzola to create unique flavor profiles and intensity levels.
- Enhance texture by finely chopping fresh chives or parsley and gently folding them into the dressing for added freshness and visual appeal.
- Store in an airtight container for up to five days, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over time in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg