Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons 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 olive oil; blend well. Transfer vinaigrette to bowl. Mix in chopped basil. Vinaigrette can be prepared two days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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