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Creamy Tangy Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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A quick and easy homemade blue cheese vinaigrette that is creamy, tangy, and full of bold flavor. Perfect for salads, dips, and adding a gourmet touch to your meals.

Ingredients

  • Blue Cheese Crumbles (about ½ cup / 75g)
  • Mayonnaise (⅓ cup / 80ml)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar (3 tablespoons / 45ml)
  • Olive Oil (¼ cup / 60ml)
  • Dijon Mustard (1 teaspoon / 5ml)
  • Honey (1 teaspoon / 5ml)
  • Garlic (1 small clove, minced)
  • Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Crumble about ½ cup (75g) of blue cheese into small pieces if needed. Mince one small garlic clove finely. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup (80ml) mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons (45ml) apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey until smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Slowly drizzle in ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing until it thickens slightly and looks creamy.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (start with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper, adjust as needed).
  5. Gently fold in the blue cheese crumbles, keeping some texture but evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
  6. Let the vinaigrette sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature or chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Give the vinaigrette a quick whisk or shake before drizzling over your favorite salad or dish.

Notes

If the dressing is too thick, thin it with a splash of water or more vinegar. Let the dressing rest to mellow garlic flavor and blend flavors. Start with light salt as blue cheese is naturally salty. Can be used as a dip for veggies or chicken wings. Store in fridge up to 5 days and shake before use.

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