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    Blue Cheese Dressing

    Published: Aug 23, 2012 ยท Updated: Aug 29, 2022 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    A mayo-free, high-protein recipe for blue cheese dressing.

    Blue Cheese Dressing from Living Well Kitchen

    Let's talk salad dressing.

    Some bottles claim it's good for you because it helps absorb nutrients... But isn't salad dressing "bad for you"? Should you buy fat-free? Reduced-fat? Help!

    Blue Cheese Dressing from Living Well Kitchen

    Well, here's my take on salad dressing:

    Many salad dressing contain a lot of sodium and have preservatives plus other weird ingredients.

    While salad dressings does technically help you absorb nutrients, you don't have to use that specific brand to absorb said nutrients.

    Let me explain...

    There are certain vitamins {Vitamins A, D, E, & K} that are fat-soluble vitamins ~ meaning they need to be accompanied by some kind of fat for your body to absorb them.

    Since lettuce & other veggies usually in a salad are basically fat-free, it is beneficial to include some fat with your salad so your body can take in all the wonderful nutrients those veggies provide.

    That doesn't mean that you need to add a bunch of salad dressing from a bottle.

    However, you want to get that fat is up to you. I personally like adding nuts, cheese, and/or avocados to help my body absorb those nutrients.

    Blue Cheese Dressing from Living Well Kitchen

    A vinaigrette is easy to make, but sometimes you want a creamy dressing like Caesar, blue cheese, or Ranch.

    On Tuesday, I made Caesar salad dressing with tofu {but you really can't taste the tofu. It totally tastes normal. Ask my sister & brother in law!}

    Today, I'm making blue cheese. It uses blended cottage cheese and yogurt instead of mayonnaise and sour cream.

    You can use this to dress a salad or as a dip for raw veggies.

    Blue Cheese Dressing from Living Well Kitchen

    This recipe makes about 2 ยฝ cups; if you don't want/need that much dressing, then you can easily cut the recipe in half.

    However, this dressing is great to keep around to add extra pizazz to other dishes.

    OR make these tasty Cobb Salad Wraps with the extra!

    Healthier Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

    A delicious, mayo-free, high-protein recipe for blue cheese dressing that can be used as a dipping sauce, a sandwich or wrap spread or to dress salads. 
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain yogurt greek or regular
    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
    • ยฝ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • โ…› teaspoon black pepper
    • ยฝ cup blue cheese crumbles

    Instructions

    • Blend yogurt, cottage cheese, dried parsley, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, and black pepper together. 
    • Stir blue cheese crumbles into the mixture well. Keep in the refrigerator.
    • Use extra lemon juice or water to dilute the dressing to a desired consistency, making sure to taste as you add ingredients.

    Notes

    *Recipe makes 2.5 cups
    *The dressing should be made ahead. It is best to allow the flavors to blend in the refrigerator overnight. Also remember that flavors are enhanced the longer they sit in the refrigerator together, so don't add too many seasonings, etc. or your dressing might be overpowered by them.
    *Greek yogurt will make this a thicker dip-like dressing. Add milk, lemon juice, or water to thin it if desired, or use regular plain yogurt for a thinner dressing.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    A mayo-free, high-protein recipe for blue cheese dressing.

    Nutrition Facts
    Healthier Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
    Serving Size
     
    0.25 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    60
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    11
    mg
    4
    %
    Sodium
     
    185
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    77
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    2
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    105
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.7
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    83
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Meme

    Photos & recipe updated July 20, 2016

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