Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Name: Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 to 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 cup canola oil; Torn salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

A lighter alternative to mayo-based blue cheese dressing, blue cheese vinaigrette packs tons of flavor and zing for your seasonal greens.

Ingredients

1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup canola oil
Torn salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Directions

In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup blue cheese, onion, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened. Stir in the remaining blue cheese if desired. Serve over salad. Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 122 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Even people who aren't big blue cheese fans have told me how much they enjoy this tangy dressing. It's refreshing and the flavors blend well, whether you serve it over lettuce or fresh spinach. -Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

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