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Blue cheese dressing
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 368 kcal —
- Protein 2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 9.8 g 4%
- Fat 36 g 46%
- Saturated fat 6.6 g 33%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 7.7 g —
- Sodium 840 mg 37%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 4.6 mg 31%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.12 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 1%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 58 mg 4%
- Iron 0.6 mg 3%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 61 mg 5%
- Potassium 52 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.4 mg 4%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.1 mg 4%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
- Iodine 6 µg 4%
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Questions about Blue cheese dressing
What is blue cheese dressing made of?
It is usually a creamy mixture of blue cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream, and a little vinegar or lemon juice. Crumbled cheese gives it a more savoury, uneven texture; blending makes it smooth.
How do you make blue cheese dressing thinner?
Whisk in a teaspoon of milk, buttermilk or water at a time until it pours easily. Add lemon juice or vinegar as well if you want a sharper flavour, rather than simply thinning it.
What does blue cheese dressing go with?
It is a classic dip for celery and carrot sticks, and is often served with chicken wings. Try it on a wedge salad, in a burger, or alongside roast potatoes.
How should you store blue cheese dressing?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time. Homemade dressing is best used within three to four days; discard it if it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Can you heat blue cheese dressing?
It is made to be served cold, and heating can make its creamy base split. For a warm dish, use blue cheese sauce instead, which is designed to be heated.
Can you use blue cheese dressing instead of blue cheese sauce?
Not usually: dressing is a cold dip or pourable topping, while sauce is cooked and often thicker. Blue cheese sauce has 164 kcal per 100 g, compared with 368 kcal per 100 g in blue cheese dressing.
Is blue cheese dressing high in salt?
It can be: a tablespoon adds up quickly if you are also eating salty foods such as chicken wings or crisps. For a less salty result, mix a smaller amount with plain yoghurt and add lemon juice.
Can you eat blue cheese dressing if you have a milk allergy?
No. Blue cheese dressing contains dairy, and choosing a lactose-free version does not make it safe for someone with a milk allergy.
Source: CoFID (UK) 17-715 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
