Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic mixture to blender. Add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil; blend well. Transfer vinaigrette to bowl. Mix in chopped basil. (Vinaigrette can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
