Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Creamy blue cheese dressing is still rich and delicious when you make it with low-fat dairy products and reduced-fat mayonnaise. Choose the tangiest aged blue cheese you can find; its flavor will go a long way.

Recipe 1 1/4 cups; Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk, or nonfat milk

1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt

2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar, or white vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, (1 ounce)

PREPARATION

Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk (or milk), yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add cheese and stir, mashing with a spoon until the cheese is incorporated.

TIPS & NOTES

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Stir before using.

NUTRITION

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 38 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 215 mg sodium; 8 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1/2 fat