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Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

4.2

(47)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup sour cream
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 3 ounces) plus additional to taste if desired

Preparation

  1. In a blender or small food processor blend together the garlic paste, the mustard, the lemon juice, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. With the motor running add the oil and blend the mixture until it is combined well. Add the sour cream, 3/4 cup of the cheese, and 2 tablespoons water, or enough to obtain the desired consistency, blend the dressing until it is combined well, and transfer it to a bowl. Stir in the additional cheese. The dressing keeps, covered and chilled, for about 1 week.

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