Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing – Low Carb

This low carb blue cheese vinaigrette dressing is sure to please. Adds an extra special touch to a plain low carb salad. Made with balsamic vinegar.

My favorite salad dressings are creamy blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. So, I decided to combine the two and make my own low carb salad dressing.

This low carb blue cheese vinaigrette dressing is a mix between the two. I usually sprinkle additional blue cheese on the salad because I just love it!

It’s tough for me to not add cheese to a salad, even when there’s some in the dressing. There isn’t a lot of good low carb salad dressings out there.

And, the ones that are available sometimes have ingredients I’d like to avoid. If I do find a good one, it’s usually pretty expensive.

Making your own salad dressing is simple. And, it will save you money over buying the bottled salad dressing in the stores. You only need a few minutes to shake all the ingredients together.

You only need a few minutes to shake all the ingredients together. The result is a delicious and wholesome homemade salad topping that adds fat and flavor to an ordinary lettuce mix.

Be sure to use a high quality oil like avocado oil or olive. I don’t recommend using seed oils or vegetable oils.

Avocado oil is my personal favorite.

Balsamic vinegar gives the best flavor for this blue cheese vinaigrette dressing. But, you can use a red wine vinegar if you’d like. It may not be as sweet, though. If needed, you can always add a touch of stevia to taste.

You’ll want to store any leftovers in the refrigerator. The dressing should last at least several weeks if not more. Olive oil does tend to harden in colder temperature so you may want to warm it up in a little hot water or let it sit out a bit before using.

I’m a big salad eater in the hotter summer months. So, I can go through a lot of low carb salad dressing. You can always make your dressing in smaller or larger portions if you’d like.

You should get two good sized servings of dressing with this recipe. Sometimes, I cut it in half to make just enough for a single serving salad.

If you like the regular creamy blue cheese dressing, I also have a recipe for that. You can find the creamy salad dressing here.

It’s just as easy to make that one! As always, feel free to change up this basic salad dressing recipe to suit your own tastes.

You may want to change up the spices or alter the ratio of vinegar to oil. It’s totally up to you when you make it at home.

Since I’m a big salad eater in the warmer weather, I also put together a collection of low carb salad recipes. Easy low carb salads are perfect for taking along to a outdoor party or picnic!

What do you use to top off a low carb garden salad? Do you prefer a creamy dressing or one made with oil and vinegar?

Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

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Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing

Add an extra special touch to a plain low carb salad with this delicious cheesy vinaigrette. Made with balsamic vinegar.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy dressings, low carb dressing

Prep Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 171 kcal

Author Lisa | Low Carb Yum

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• dash salt
• dash pepper
• 2 Tablespoons blue cheese , crumbled

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small container with cover.
2. Place cover on tightly and shake.
3. Chill at least one hour. Shake before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing

Amount Per Serving (44 g)

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 164

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.2g 28%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 6mg 2%

Sodium 196mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%

Protein 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.