A creamy, flavor-packed dressing, this Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing takes just minutes to make and is completely guilt-free.
Who doesn’t love a rich, creamy blue cheese dressing on a crisp bed of salad greens? Instead of buying the bottled stuff, try making your own at home! Not only will you save money and calories, but you will be able to control the quality of ingredients. Plus my Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing takes almost no time at all!
Ingredients
- Plain yogurt: Acts as a healthier, creamy, thick base for the dressing. If you want it even thicker, or for added protein, use Greek yogurt!
- Crumbled blue cheese: Also spelled bleu cheese, it’s a soft, crumbly cheese with a sharp and salty flavor that’s the star of the show.
- Lemon juice: Thins out the dressing a bit, and adds a bright, fresh flavor.
- Garlic: Nutty, earthy, and a bit spicy that adds great flavor to the dressing.
- Horseradish: Adds a nice little kick to the dressing, but can easily be left out if you aren’t a fan.
How to Make Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing
Start your Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing by putting plain yogurt and the crumbled blue cheese in a bowl.
Then using a microplane, freshly grate your garlic clove into the bowl.
Finish with the horseradish and fresh lemon juice, and a bit of salt and pepper to taste, then whisk until creamy and smooth.
Drizzle over a salad, or serve alongside some buffalo wings, and enjoy your Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is blue cheese healthy for you?
Blue cheese is high in calcium, and is full of many other nutrients, compared to other cheeses.
Is blue cheese heart healthy?
Studies have shown that blue cheese is anti-inflammatory, and can help reduce cholesterol, making it good for heart health.
How do I store homemade blue cheese dressing?
Keep it in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge.
More Healthy Salad Dressings:
- Italian Dressing {Better Than Store Bought}
- Healthy Ranch Dressing
- Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing
- Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
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No matter what you do, have fun with it and make it your own. Once you realize how easy and delicious homemade Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing is to make, you will never buy the jarred stuff again!
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Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plain low fat yogurt
- 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- ½ tablespoon horseradish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle over salad greens or use as a dipping sauce for baked chicken wings.
I love blue cheese dressing :) I’ll have to use this recipe for my dressing next week!
Let me know what you think!
Liz…I love homemade dressings and Blue Cheese is my favorite! I love that zesty tanginess! Paired with that horseradish and it’s low fat? OMG! Going on my next salad! :)
Oh I hope you enjoy it Caroline!! Let me know if you try it!
Blue Cheese Dressing is my favorite! This looks delicious!
Thanks Gaby! Hope you had a great time in South America!
Thank you for your healthy, homemade version of Blue cheese dressing! Just in time for game day hot wings!
Exactly Paula! Might as well save my calories for your tasty bellinis. :)
My favorite dressing!
I am a huge blue cheese fan too Laura!
Thank you, Liz. My favorite dressing. Have a Great Weekend!
Enjoy Liz!
Love the horseradish addition! What a rich blue cheese dressing needs is definitely a hint of spice!
I always like a bit of a kick. :)
Love a healthy homemade dressing! Oh and blue cheese, celery and wings are my weakness at those good old super bowl parties!
You better eat all the appetizers you can get your hands on this weekend!! You deserve it Mama!
I think I am going to try this with buttermilk instead of yogurt…yogurt is a migraine trigger for me. Funny….blue cheese is also a big migraine trigger, but not for me…yay!!! BTW, I made your Schezuan Turkey and Green Beans twice in the last month and it was a big hit with the family. The first time I made it exactly as the recipe stated but the second time I made it with broccoli and it was also amazing!!
Buttermilk would be perfect! I’m so glad you like the szcechuan stir fry recipe. Broccoli sounds perfect!! Let me know if you try anything else!
Well….since you asked :) We loved the Brown Fried Rice with Chicken and Vegetables!! And the Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala was a big hit too! I substituted light sour cream for the yogurt in that recipe. I also made the 5 Minute Wonton Soup but I wasn’t a fan of the texture of the wontons…maybe I cooked it too long??!! I am planning to make the M’Judra this weekend! I love following your website!!
BTW, I have a niece who graduated from GVSU last spring and got a job in GR. She loves it there! (Her family and mine are from the suburbs of Detroit – Novi and Livonia). I told her to start following you on Instagram. A few days later she texted me saying that she saw you on TV!!! How fun is that!!
Oh my goodness I’m so glad you tried all of those recipes!! And yes the wontons cook very quickly – just a minute or two and they are done. That’s so fun that your daughter saw me on TV!! Too cool!! Grand Rapids is a really cool and fun town. :) Thanks for sharing!
Liz,
Now that I’m finally emptying jam and jelly jars I have containers for making dressing again.
I like to shake up all the ingredients and store the rest with a screw on cap.
Since I just picked up blue cheese crumbles for my son to make his favorite super bowl dip–I’m set. Thanks!
Yes that would be perfect for a can!!! You’er so smart!
Love, love, love this picture of your little guy, Liz!! What a healthy, happy baby!!! 10 weeks already!! Time sure does fly!! You are blessed!! :-)
Aww thank you so much!!!
Liz you have no idea how much I love blue cheese…anything! I always have a container in the fridge for salads, steaks…whatever. So this dressing is so happening {you know how I love making my own dressings!} … thanks for sharing, I’m so excited about this!
I am such a blue cheese fan too!! I love it on toast with butter. Is that weird?? Grew up eating it!!
Liz, I just love your healthy, homemade versions of all sorts of pantry staples. Blue cheese dressing is one of my faves, but I typically avoid it for health reasons. No longer!
Aww thank you Erin!!! You’re so sweet! I hope you love it!