Description
A tangy, creamy vinaigrette featuring bold blue cheese, perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dip. Quick to make and customizable for flavor and texture.
Ingredients
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water (optional, to thin)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and stir to incorporate. For a smoother texture, blend using a food processor or immersion blender.
- Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the vinaigrette if desired.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake or stir well before each use.
Notes
Use apple cider vinegar instead of white wine vinegar for a fruitier flavor.
Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
Try Roquefort for a stronger blue cheese flavor.
Adjust sweetness by increasing honey or maple syrup.
Stir in fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or tarragon for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressings & Sauces
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg