Best 10 Blue Cheese And Head Cheese Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Blue Cheese and Head Cheese Vinaigrette. This versatile dressing elevates any salad, transforming it into a culinary masterpiece. Experience the tangy, creamy notes of blue cheese harmoniously blended with the savory richness of head cheese. With just a few simple steps, you can craft this exquisite vinaigrette in the comfort of your own kitchen.

As you scroll through our carefully curated collection of recipes featuring the Blue Cheese and Head Cheese Vinaigrette, you'll discover an array of culinary delights. From the classic Wedge Salad, where crisp lettuce leaves embrace crumbled blue cheese and cherry tomatoes, to the sophisticated Arugula and Prosciutto Salad, where peppery arugula pairs perfectly with salty prosciutto and a drizzle of the zesty vinaigrette.

For a hearty and satisfying meal, try our Grilled Steak Salad, where tender steak is complemented by a medley of roasted vegetables and the tangy blue cheese dressing. If you're in the mood for a lighter option, our Quinoa and Roasted Beet Salad offers a vibrant mix of textures and flavors, with earthy quinoa, sweet roasted beets, and a drizzle of the zesty vinaigrette.

Vegetarians will delight in our Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, where sweet butternut squash is roasted to perfection and tossed with a medley of greens and the creamy blue cheese dressing. And for a unique twist, try our Blue Cheese and Head Cheese Vinaigrette-Marinated Chicken, where chicken breasts are marinated in the flavorful vinaigrette before being grilled or roasted.

No matter your taste preferences, our Blue Cheese and Head Cheese Vinaigrette is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transform your salads into unforgettable culinary experiences.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 2 BIG GUY servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 hearts romaine, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound blue cheese crumbles, in specialty cheese section of your market
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a big bowl. Combine garlic, oregano, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil to dressing in a slow stream and mix with a whisk or fork. Stir in blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great dressing to have on hand to put on anything from a simple green salad to sliced tomatoes. I like to mix up a batch on Fridays to have on hand for the weekend. I found this recipe on the Epicurious website.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 11m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T oil in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • Blend well.
  • Transfer vinaigrette to a bowl; mix in chopped basil.
  • Can be prepared 2 days ahead, cover and refrigerate.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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This is a classic vinaigrette recipe with the addition of creamy blue cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Pinch of sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Slowly add extra-virgin olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender. Add crumbled blue cheese.

ENDIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH SOY-SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Endive and Blue Cheese Salad with Soy-Sherry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups finely julienned endive (store in cold water to prevent oxidation)
1/2 cup julienned peeled green apples
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup finely julienned red onions
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup Soy-Sherry Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chopped shallots
1 egg yolk
1 cup grapeseed oil
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the endive, apples, blue cheese, onions, walnuts and tarragon in a medium mixing bowl. Add the Soy-Sherry Vinaigrette (use as much or as little as desired) and season with salt and pepper.
  • Puree the sherry vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, shallots and egg yolk in a blender. With the motor running, emulsify the oil into the mixture. Season with black pepper (the salt from the soy will be enough to season the vinaigrette).

COBB SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Roquefort cheese, grated
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey-Dijon mustard
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 3 to 4 cups)
1/2 head Boston lettuce, chopped (about 3 to 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups watercress, stems removed and chopped
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 hard-boiled large egg, forced through a sieve (grated)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • To make the dressing:
  • Whisk together the grated cheese, vinegar, and mustard. In a slow steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season the vinaigrette with salt, and pepper to taste.
  • To make the salad:
  • Rinse and dry all the salad greens, and toss them together in a large bowl. Arrange the chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, and Roquefort in uniform rows on top the mixed greens. Garnish with the grated hard-boiled egg, and chives.
  • Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Blue Cheese Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large shallot, minced
1 pinch fine sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon good balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the shallot, salt, pepper, and vinegars in a medium bowl. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Crumble the blue cheese into the bowl and stir with a spoon til the crumbles are coated with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1271.5, Fat 128.6, SaturatedFat 34.5, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 1748, Carbohydrate 7.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25

BLUE CHEESE AND HEAD CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Blue cheese and head cheese are tossed in a flavorful Dijon vinaigrette dressing with onion and garlic.

Provided by JEFF CALKINS

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
¼ cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 pound blue cheese, crumbled
1 pound head cheese, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, mix together the onion, garlic, mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil until well blended. Add the blue cheese and head cheese; toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until serving.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1451.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE FOR CHOPPED SALAD FOR ONE



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Use this vinaigrette recipe when making a tasty Chopped Salad for One.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes about 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a container with a lid, shake together vinegar, salt, pepper, and mustard. Add oil and blue cheese, and shake again until well combined.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Even people who aren't big blue cheese fans have told me how much they enjoy this tangy dressing. It's refreshing and the flavors blend well, whether you serve it over lettuce or fresh spinach. -Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
Torn salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup blue cheese, onion, mustard, garlic and salt. Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened. Stir in the remaining blue cheese if desired. Serve over salad. Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cheese     Garlic     Herb     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.)

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the head cheese and blue cheese. This will help the flavors meld together better.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the shallots. Just be careful not to cut yourself.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dressing.
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This blue cheese and head cheese vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. It's also a great way to use up leftover head cheese.

The combination of blue cheese, head cheese, and balsamic vinegar creates a complex and flavorful dressing that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new dressing to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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