Description
Ina Garten’s Blue Cheese Dressing is a rich and creamy dressing made with crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a touch of lemon juice for brightness. The dressing has a tangy, robust flavor from the blue cheese, balanced by the creaminess of the mayonnaise and the acidity of the lemon. This versatile dressing is perfect for salads, dipping, or adding a burst of flavor to sandwiches and wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces of blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the Flavorings: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Fold in the Blue Cheese: Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dressing. For a chunkier texture, leave some larger pieces of blue cheese intact.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
- Chill the Dressing: For the best flavor, cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the blue cheese dressing chilled, drizzled over salads, used as a dip for vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats.