Rectory Roquefort Salad Dressing

Want a change from the usual salad dressings you use for your salads? Here's a Rectory Roquefort salad dressing recipe you should check out.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine French

Servings servings

Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

Small mixing bowl
Screw-top jar or mason jar (16 oz / 500ml)
Citrus Juicer
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil 240ml
2 ounces Roquefort cheese crumbled, 57g
⅓ cup white wine vinegar 80ml
⅓ cup lemon juice 80ml, about 2-3 lemons
2 tablespoons capers drained, 17g
2 teaspoons granulated sugar optional, balances acidity, 8g
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic salt provides garlic flavour without raw garlic
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, gradually stir about ½ cup (120ml) of the olive oil into the crumbled Roquefort until the cheese is evenly coated and combined.
1 cup olive oil, 2 ounces Roquefort cheese
Transfer the cheese and oil mixture to a 16 oz (500ml) screw-top jar or mason jar.
Add the remaining ½ cup (120ml) olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, capers, sugar (if using), salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the dressing looks emulsified.
1 cup olive oil, ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons capers, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavours to meld. Shake well before each use and dress salads at the table — not in advance.

Notes

Storage: Keeps up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar in the fridge. Olive oil may solidify when cold — let the jar sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then shake well before using.

Make-Ahead: This dressing improves after 24 hours as the flavours continue to meld. Ideal to make the morning before a dinner party or at the start of the week.

Substitutions: Gorgonzola dolce gives a milder, creamier result; Stilton works for a nuttier flavour. Taste and adjust salt after swapping — Roquefort is saltier than most blue cheeses.

Pro Tip: Work the olive oil into the crumbled Roquefort before adding any liquid. This coats the cheese pieces and keeps them evenly distributed instead of sinking to the bottom.

Serving: Always dress salads at the table, never in advance. Delicate greens like spinach and butter lettuce wilt quickly under oil-based dressings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 0.4mg

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