CLASSIC BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Classic Blue Cheese Vinaigrette image

Provided by TROY RAY

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 c shallots, finely minced
2 Tbsp baby chives, finely minced
5 Tbsp champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
8 oz blue cheese, crumbled [i prefer maytag blue cheese, it's beautifully mild]
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet and soften the shallots and pepper. About 5 minutes. Add vinegar, then remove pan from heat. Allow to cool.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and vinegar. Stir in Shallots and pepper along with the cooking oil.
3. Carefully fold in the crumbled blue cheese and minced chives. Season with salt.
4. Let sit at room temperature for at least 25 minutes, stir again, then top a wedge of iceberg lettuce or season your favorite salad. Enjoy!