Blue Cheese and Chive Dressing     from   www.gourmet.com

Categories:   -   Appetizer   -   Salad   -   Snacks, relish, sauce, dip -
October 2003
Use this dressing on crisp lettuce or omit the buttermilk and serve it as a dip with crudités.

1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 oz crumbled firm blue cheese (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Blend buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
Add parsley and pulse until chopped. Add blue cheese and pulse until cheese is incorporated but dressing is still slightly chunky.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in chives and pepper.