The best substitute for blue cheese dressing is a homemade version. Instead of blue cheese, try ranch or Caesar salad dressing or a dressing with feta cheese, whipped feta, goat’s cheese, or Mexican queso. Skordalia and vegan blue cheese dressing are plant-based alternatives.

You can use different blue cheese varieties like gorgonzola, stilton, or roquefort interchangeably as substitutes. Or if you want to stay away from mold-based cheeses, try using feta or goat cheese instead. For dairy-free options, try vegan blue cheese or salty capers.

When it comes to dressing and dips, combining sour cream or ranch dressing with a pinch of black pepper and other seasonings can mimic the tangy taste of blue cheese, providing a milder flavor profile that’s widely loved.

The best substitute for blue cheese in a salad is definitely a similar cheese such as gorgonzola, but since we don’t eat dairy, I like to use vegan blue cheese or vegan feta. If you’d rather not use a vegan cheese, I would recommend a roasted, salted nut or something briny, such as capers or olives.