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    Recipes » Salad Recipes » Salad Dressing

    Creamy Basil and Gorgonzola Dressing

    Published: Jul 25, 2014 · Modified: Sep 8, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 2 Comments

    Vegetarian

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    I wrote recently about my favorite homemade ranch dressing, what I make when I'm in the mood for salad dressing that I can 'see'. Now I have a another option.

    Pouring dressing over salad

    It was ranch that I had in mind when I looked in the refrigerator. I didn't have parsley, but I did have basil, chives and a lovely little block of Italian gorgonzola. What I discovered is that gorgonzola gets along famously with basil. Who knew? 

    We're on our third batch and have used this to dress green salads, as a twist on Niçoise and even as a dip for raw vegetables.

    Pitcher of Basil Gorgonzola Dressing

    When you make this dressing, which will take you exactly 4 minutes, I recommend saving the lion's share of the gorgonzola for the very end. Toss it into the blender and pulse a few times. This way you'll have tiny gorgonzola chunks throughout your dressing.

    More of my favorite homemade salad dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek Salad Dressing, Champagne Vinaigrette.

    6 Ingredient Basil and Gorgonzola Dressing

    Marissa Stevens
    Enjoy as a salad dressing or a vegetable dip.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Servings 48 tablespoons
    Calories 27 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons milk or more (enough to reach your desired consistency)
    • 2 cups sour cream
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
    • 4 ounces gorgonzola divided
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add milk, sour cream, garlic, basil, chives, and ⅓ of the gorgonzola to a blender pitcher.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Add the remaining gorgonzola pulse just a few times to distribute little chunks of it throughout the dressing. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

      July 28, 2014 at 9:31 am

      This dressing sounds DREAMY CREAMY wonderful!

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    2. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      July 26, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      As a gorgonzola lover I was there even before you told me that it was a 4 minute item! 😀

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