Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Ingredients:
oil, olive, salad or cooking
spices, garlic powder
cheese, blue
vinegar, red wine
water, bottled, generic
sugars, granulated
sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper, tabasco
salt, table
spices, pepper, black
spices, basil, dried

Directions:
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.