This Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing is made with 5 ingredients, and is packed with protein, plenty of blue cheese, and is ultra creamy without the guilt!
It’s been awhile since I’ve made my Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing and I was seriously craving it the other day. I pulled out the ingredients to make it, when I saw leftover blue cheese hanging out in my cheese drawer.
A light bulb when off, and I thought why not make a new salad dressing recipe for the blog and call it: Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing.
While I DO love my homemade greek yogurt ranch dressing, this homemade blue cheese dressing is giving it a run for its money.
If you love blue cheese, and blue cheese salad dressing in particular, you’re gonna love this healthier greek yogurt version!
This Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing is packed with protein, plenty of blue cheese, and is ultra creamy without all the guilt!
A healthier blue cheese dressing for my salads?
Ummmm yes.
I feel like blue cheese is one of those you either love it, or you hate it foods.
I personally l.o.v.e. it and so does Trevor. For us, the stinkier the better. One of our favorite snacks is a cheese board with crackers and plenty of blue cheese.
Blue cheese is also one of my very favorite salad ingredients. It just adds the perfect amount of creaminess and tang to really liven up a salad. Yes? Yes.
Well, I was browsing the Internet the other day for some blue cheese salad dressing inspiration, and ohmygosh it can be so full of mayo and sour cream and all things yummy and delicious, but with spring literally staring us in the face, warmer weather = lighter foods.
I decided to completely nix the mayo and base this blue cheese salad dressing off of my favorite greek yogurt ranch dressing and letmetellyou, you’re gonna love it!
Now, before we get into how to make this, let me tell you right now that no, it isn’t QUITE as creamy as your traditional blue cheese dressing. Why? Because we’re not using mayo and we’re not packing it with an insane amount of blue cheese.
While it might not be quite as creamy, I promise it is PLENTY creamy and still completely, perfectly blue cheesy.
Honestly, I think it’s better. 🙂
The best part? It’s SO quick and easy to make. Simply place crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, greek yogurt, white vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a medium sized bowl and stir to combine!
Place in the fridge, so the flavors have a chance to meld together, and YOU.ARE.DONE.
This Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing couldn’t be easier or packed with more flavor! It makes about 1 and 1/4 cups, so you’ll be set for a week!
Oh. And I should mention, in the directions 👇, I suggest 1/2 cup – 1 cup of crumbled blue cheese. I like using 1 cup, but some people may not want the dressing to be that blue cheesy.
h.o.w.e.v.e.r.
I think it’s perfect with 1 cup of blue cheese and even with an entire cup, it’s only about 60 calories per serving!
Heck. Yes.
Drizzle this blue cheese dressing over a wedge of ice burg lettuce and sprinkle on some tomatoes, pecans, maybe some bacon, and a little extra blue cheese, and you’ve got yourself an AMAZING lunch or the perfect side dish to your dinner.
– Jennifer
What salad dressing should I lighten up next? Show me the yummy!
- 1/2 - 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup non fat plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper
to taste
- Stir together all ingredients.
- Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until chilled!
- Serve and enjoy!
- Nutritional information uses the whole 1 cup of blue cheese crumbles and is for 1 tablespoon of prepared dressing.
- This definitely gets better as it sits in the fridge.
- For a thicker dressing, use less buttermilk or add more greek yogurt.
- For a thinner dressing, use a little more buttermilk.
I love finding new ways to use Greek yogurt, so this dressing sounds perfect! Love the blue cheese flavor…I think I could eat this on just about everything!
Thanks Gayle! I’m obsessed with greek yogurt!
Blue cheese is one of my favorite dressings. This is such a great idea to use greek yogurt! I also love that you didn’t skimp on any of that great blue cheese…pack on the flavor!
Mine, too! Thanks so much Kathy! 🙂
I think this has just ruined all other salad dressings for me – it looks like salad dressing PERFECTION!
Ha!!! Thanks Kate 🙂
Mmmmm licking my lips! I always start out good with a salad and drench it in not so great for me dressing so I love this healthier option!
Hahaha yes!! I’m the same way, Julie! 🙂
Oh my goodness, this looks sooo yummy! And only 5 ingredients? You know I’m all about that 😉
Ha! Yes! Love it. Thanks Phi! 🙂
I have used plain yogurt and blue cheese for a dressing for years.
It’s great isn’t it? 🙂
I don’t adore the flavor of blue cheese but this dressing sounds so tempting, my aversion to the stinky cheese might be overlooked.
Ha! Yep! You either love it or you hate it. 😉 Thanks Nicole!
I always love something with Greek yogurt specially if it is used as dip or in dressing… I love the exotic color of this recipe..
Thank you so much Priya! 🙂
I have totally avoided blue cheese dressing until now because it is SO heavy! I love your lightened up version and I bet the Greek yogurt adds a nice ‘tang’ to it!
Thank you Denise! Yes! I love that I can slather on the dressing without feeling weighed down! 🙂
Oh I DO love blue cheese. Genius to add it to Greek yogurt dressing! YUM.
Thank you so much, Allie! 🙂
I could dive right into this, Jennifer. Love a cheesy, tangy dressing on a simple salad!
Thank you so much, Geraldine!! 🙂
This sounds my kids will love this recipe. I have a doubt,can i use garlic paste instead of garlic powder?
Hi Sherly! Sure! I’d start with a little and gradually add to taste. Let me know how it turns out with the paste! 🙂
What is a serving? I saw that it was said to be 60 Cal (or so) per serving. Is this two tblspoons? I need it for tracking my nutrition! Thank you, I made it and it turned out incredible!
Hi Alyx! Yes, it’s 2 tablespoons 🙂 So glad you like it!
I tried this with Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Garlic, Cayenne, Dry Mustard, 2 slices of blue cheese(leftover from burgers), lemon buttermilk homemade on a grilled peach wedge…..definitely a different day, I may have over spiced mine but it was fun to try.
Interesting! I would’ve never thought to use vanilla greek yogurt! I always use plain, as it’s a blank canvas for all the yummy spices 🙂
I found your recipe following a search for a mayo and oil free blue cheese dressing and was pleasantly surprised when I tried it. I omitted the garlic and used white wine vinegar ~ Tasty and light. Your Healthy Coleslaw recipe is up next. Thanks!
Thanks Audrey!
Delicious!! I’ve been missing blue cheese dressing and now I don’t have to! Love the tangy flavor of this dressing.
Thanks so much!!
Calorie count is way wrong. Blue cheese 1/4 cup is 100 calories. So how can you say 62 calories in all not to mention buttermilk and non fat yougurt.
It’s not 62 calories for the whole recipe. It’s for 2 tablespoons of the recipe.
How long will this last in the fridge
I’d say a week or two 🙂
How long will this keep in the fridge
I’d say a week or two 🙂
Hi Jennifer! Thanks So much for the recipe! I’m a pretty creative and intuitive Cook on my own, but I haven’t ever had a chance to make my own dressings before! My parents and I LOVE Blue Cheese dressing and never order anything else! Lol My Dad, however has Diabetes and needs to watch the Carbs and calories, but my Mom has had Pancreatitis in the past so she has to watch the Fat! This dressing actually works great with the Fat free Greek yogurt! I just omitted the buttermilk, used a tablespoon of organic Mayo instead and just slightly less Blue Cheese, probably more like 2/3 of a cup! Plus I added a bit of Lemon Zest I had in the freezer that I was saving for stuff like this. They Love it and I can’t believe I actually like it!! I usually don’t like yogurt At all!! Lol I am absolutely going to try making a Version for my ladies lunch with the whole milk organic Greek yogurt!! I imagine totally thick and dreamy creamy, not to mention still very healthy! (Some of us require whole milk fats😉). I will be checking your other great recipes as well. Thanks again for sharing and Blessings to you today! Nancy from the Mid-Atlantic
Thanks so much Nancy!
Wow this is soooooo delicious! I made some tonight for dinner and my husband who doesn’t even like blue cheese dressing loved it! Thank you so so much-wonderful delicious recipe right here!!!! 🙂
Aww yay! I love hearing that! Thank you! 🙂