Whip up this tangy, creamy Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing and watch it steal the show. It’s a breeze to make, blending bold blue cheese with mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle it over a crisp wedge salad or dunk Asian fried chicken into it—either way, it’s a flavor bomb that’s rich, zesty, and downright delicious. Simple ingredients, big payoff!
Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing
Equipment
- glass bowl
- spoon
- wire whisk
Ingredients
- 2 ounce mild blue cheese
- ½ cup real mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium glass bowl, mash blue cheese and lemon juice together with a whisk.
- Whisk in mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until a smooth, slightly lumpy dressing forms.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Mixing It Up: The Method
Grab a medium glass bowl and start with the good stuff—mash blue cheese and a splash of lemon juice together with a whisk until they meld. Next, whisk in mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, blending until you hit that sweet spot: smooth with a few delightful lumps. Season it with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. The key? Don’t over-whisk—those chunky bits of blue cheese are gold, adding bursts of flavor in every bite.
Blue Cheese Quality: Go Big
The star here is the blue cheese, so make it count. Skip the pre-crumbled stuff and grab a good-quality wedge—think Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or a sharp domestic blue. Crumble it yourself for fresher, bolder flavor and better texture. A fork or your fingers work fine; keep it rustic. Quality shines through in this simple dressing, so don’t skimp.
Chill Time: Flavor Fusion
Once mixed, stash the dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This rest lets the flavors marry—lemon juice brightens, buttermilk tangs up, and blue cheese deepens. It thickens slightly, too, making it cling better to whatever you’re dressing or dipping. Patience here means payoff on the plate.
Wedge Salad Wonder
This dressing was born for a wedge salad. Drizzle it over quartered iceberg lettuce, and watch it seep between the crisp leaves, coating every bite with creamy, tangy goodness. Top it with pickled onions for a sharp zing, bacon bits for smoky crunch, and a sprinkle of chives for a fresh kick. It’s a salad that’s simple yet feels like a treat—cool, crunchy, and loaded with flavor.
Asian Fried Chicken Magic
Take it beyond the salad bowl—pair this with crispy, twice-fried Asian fried chicken. Drizzle it over a drumstick or dunk a wing; the creamy tang cuts through the spice and crunch like a dream. That blue cheese bite against the hot, savory chicken? It’s a combo that turns a snack into something special. Dip or drizzle—either way, it’s a winner.
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