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Avocado blue cheese dressing in a ceramic bowl with visible cheese crumbles and shallot pieces

Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing with Shallots and Vinegar

Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing is a creamy, tangy dressing with a rich texture and balanced savory flavor. It is an easy homemade option when you want a fresh, flavorful addition to meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Calories: 131
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz. (57 g) blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
  • 2 tbs. sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • salt, pepper, and olive oil, as needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the shallots with 1 tsp. of olive oil until softened and fragrant. Allow them to cool for a few minutes, then place them in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Add all ingredients except the avocado to the bowl with the shallots and mash or stir until combined, keeping the texture as chunky or smooth as desired.
  3. Slice the avocado and mix it into the dressing. Mash or stir to reach the preferred consistency, then season with salt and pepper. If the mixture is too thick, add a drizzle of olive oil or another tbs. of milk.

Notes

Mash the avocado and other ingredients to the texture you prefer, from chunky to smoother.