This refreshing and tangy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing is a bright and wholesome alternative to traditional creamy dressings. Combining the sharp flavor of crumbled blue cheese with fresh parsley, crushed garlic, and a smooth base of plain yogurt, it brings bold character to any salad. Designed to complement crisp greens, it’s a light yet flavorful choice perfect for warm weather or picnic-style meals. Its simplicity and creamy texture make it a go-to dressing when you want something both rich and refreshing.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup blue cheese (crumbled )
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped )
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 16 oz plain yogurt
Instructions
Step 1: Mix Flavor Base
- In a small bowl, blend together blue cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper with ½ cup of yogurt.
Step 2: Incorporate Yogurt & Chill
- Fold in the remaining yogurt until smooth and well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Step 3: Serve
- Pass dressing separately and spoon over a bowl of crisp salad greens.
Tips
- Thin with a splash of milk or buttermilk for a pourable consistency
- Add extra blue cheese crumbles for a chunkier dressing
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker, tangier result
- Let chill at least 1 hour for best flavor development
- Substitute fresh chives for parsley if desired
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
- Works well as a dip for raw vegetables or wings
- Season gradually—blue cheese varies in saltiness
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.1mg
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