Vinaigrette week* wraps up on DadCooksDinner with another favorite of mine, Blue Cheese Dressing. A salad with blue cheese dressing goes wonderfully with a nice, juicy steak. And, of course, it's the traditional accompaniment with Chicken Wings (recipe Grill Roasted Chicken Wings).
*And yes, I know it's not Vinaigrette week any more. I made the classic Fencepost Error. I was thinking I needed five dressing recipes, one for each day of the week, but I forgot that the basic technique would take up one day. What really bothers me is that I'm a computer programmer, so I really should know better. I mean, I'm the kind of person who knows what you call that kind of mistake - you'd think I could remember not to make it!
Oh, well, you get a bonus dressing out of the deal, so I guess it's not all bad.
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Blue Cheese Dressing
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A chunky homemade blue cheese dressing - great on a salad with a juicy steak, or with chicken wings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 10 ounce bag of romaine lettuce (about 3 quarts), for serving
Instructions
- Dissolve the salt: Whisk the salt, pepper and vinegar in a small bowl until the salt dissolves, about 10 seconds.
- Add the oil: Add the olive oil, and whisk until combined.
- Add the mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise, and whisk until creamy.
- Add the cheese: Add the crumbled blue cheese, and whisk to combine.
- Dress the salad: Just before serving, whisk the dressing again. Toss the lettuce with the dressing, and serve.
Notes
Easy way: Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl until creamy.
Less cheese: This is a very chunky dressing, the way I like it. Cut back to ¼ cup of blue cheese if you prefer, and it will still taste great.
This dressing is forgiving - just use decent vinegar and oil, and real mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip, please!).
Use an inexpensive blue cheese, like Danish blue. Save the good stuff for the cheese plate.
My favorite white wine vinegar is from Alessi.
Serve with grill roasted chicken wings.
See my Vinaigrette Basic Technique for an overview of the method.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Inspired by:
Too many chicken wings to count. My recipe (Grill Roasted Chicken Wings) was inspired by Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA
Anonymous says
In the 'Directions: With Finesse' step 1, it says to: 'Dissolve the salt in the vinegar: Whisk the salt, pepper and vinegar in a small bowl until the salt and sugar dissolve, usually about 10 seconds.'
The ingredients list did not have sugar listed. I assume there is no sugar. Please confirm, as I'd like to try your recipe; it looks great.
Mike V says
Correct. Fixed.