Blue Cheese Dressing

Name: Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, grated; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 pinch kosher salt; 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

This homemade blue cheese dressing combines sour cream, mayo, and crumbled blue cheese with fresh chives and dill for a tangy, creamy condiment that outperforms store-bought versions. The bright vinegar and lemon juice balance the richness, making it ideal for dipping wings or dressing salads.

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Total

10 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 pinch kosher salt
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, grate the garlic clove.
2
Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let it sit for a moment to mellow the raw garlic flavor.
3
Add the sour cream and mayonnaise to the bowl.
4
Add the chopped fresh chives, fresh dill, and a pinch of kosher salt.
5
Add the crumbled blue cheese.
6
Whisk everything together until combined. Smash some of the blue cheese crumbles against the side of the bowl to make the dressing creamy, while leaving some larger chunks for texture.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container for storage.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Grate the garlic clove on a microplane rather than mincing—it distributes the flavor evenly without harsh garlic chunks.
Use room-temperature sour cream and mayo so they blend smoothly without lumps.
Crumble the blue cheese by hand into bite-sized pieces instead of blending it—this gives the dressing texture and prevents it from becoming too intense.
Let the dressing rest for 15–20 minutes before serving so the flavors meld and the garlic mellows.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Greek yogurt (same amount; slightly tangier result)
Apple cider vinegar → white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar (maintain 1.5 tbsp)
Fresh chives + dill → 2 tbsp fresh parsley + 1 tsp dried oregano (for an Italian-inspired version)
Lemon juice + zest → lime juice + zest (for a bright, citrus-forward variation)