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Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Source of Recipe


Bon Appètit, October 1997






List of Ingredients



• 7 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 tsp minced garlic
  
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2-1/2 ounces)
  
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  
• 1 Tbsp water
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp pepper
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  






Instructions



1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute.
   
   
2. Transfer garlic mixture to blender. Add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil; blend well.
   
   
3. Transfer vinaigrette to bowl. Mix in chopped basil. (Vinaigrette can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
   
   Makes about 1-1/4 cups.