Ditch the bottled dressing and make bold, creamy blue cheese dressing at home in mere minutes!

You probably have everything you need already in your fridge!

Im just going to say it: Cheese is my favorite food group.

Blue Cheese Salad Dressing - - salad dressing with salad in background.

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Andblue cheeseis my gold standard.

It is salty and strong and just a little bit stinky.

Those words are music to my ears.

A jar of blue cheese dressing

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Once about every three years I will buy a bottle of salad dressing as an experiment.

I have conducted this experiment long enough to know that bottled salad dressing is not for me.

And I dont mean to be bossy, but it shouldnt be for you either.

Mixed Green Salad – colorful salad in a bowl with blue cheese dressing

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(Okay, Im bossy.)

Cheeses like Maytag Blue, Stilton, Roquefort, and dry Gorgonzola are all good choices.

What Salads Go Well With Blue Cheese Dressing?

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

The classic wedge salad with iceberg lettuce is an all-time favorite for blue cheese dressing.

Try it on thissalad of mixed greens with grapes and walnuts.

It would also be delicious tossed with chilled, cooked green beans or on aBLTorCobb Salad.

Green Goddess Dressing Dripping from a Spoon into a Jar with More Dressing

Let sit for 10 minutes to soften the flavor of the shallots.

Whisk the mayonnaise and buttermilk into the vinegar and shallot mixture.

Stir in the chives, if using.

Ranch dressing in a bowl

Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Side Salad Recipes - - colorful salad in a bowl with blue cheese dressing

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