Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

• 7 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 oz.)
• 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

1. Heat 1 T oil in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer garlic mixture to a blender or food processor; add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining 6 T of olive oil.
3. Blend well.
4. Transfer vinaigrette to a bowl; mix in chopped basil.
5. Can be prepared 2 days ahead, cover and refrigerate.

olive oil, garlic, blue cheese, white wine vinegar, water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blue-cheese-vinaigrette-70117 (may not work)