Description
A delightful creamy blue cheese vinaigrette that perfectly balances tart and savory flavors, ideal for salads and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Make sure all your ingredients are fresh for the best flavor.
- Mix the base: In a bowl, combine about 1 cup of crumbled blue cheese, 1/4 cup of your choice of vinegar, and 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add garlic: Stir in 1-2 cloves of minced garlic.
- Incorporate sweetness: Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Season: Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Whisk it together: Use a whisk to blend everything until creamy.
- Adjust to taste: Customize it further with more vinegar for tang or more honey for sweetness.
- Finish with herbs: Toss in your chosen herbs and mix gently.
- Serve or store: Use immediately or let it sit in the fridge for richer flavors.
Notes
Letting the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before serving enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: blue cheese, vinaigrette, dressing, salad, creamy