Smoked Gorgonzola Dressing

Difficulty: Beginner

Best Season: Summer, Suitable throughout the year

Description

This dressing is truly indulgent and sultry, thanks to the combination of rich dairy and the deep, smoky flavor of the Gorgonzola. The pungent cheese and sharp accents of mustard and vinegar create an incredibly bold profile that leaves you feeling satisfied and sophisticated with every complex bite.

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Buttermilk
4 oz Smoked Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp White Wine Vinegar or Champagne Vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 cloves Garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Salt to taste (use sparingly, the cheese is salty)
2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1
In a medium mixing bowl, measure out the 4 oz of smoked Gorgonzola. Reserve about 1/4 of the crumbles for folding in at the end.
2
With a fork, mash the majority (3/4) of the cold-smoked Gorgonzola into a paste. This helps distribute the smoke flavor evenly throughout the entire dressing base.
3
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk to the bowl with the Gorgonzola paste. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and the cheese is fully integrated.
4
Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and optional Dijon mustard. Mix well.
5
Check the thickness. If you prefer a thinner dressing (for pouring over greens), add more buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
6
Gently fold in the remaining reserved quarter of the cold-smoked Gorgonzola crumbles. This ensures you get satisfying chunks of the smoky cheese in every bite.
7
Taste the dressing and add salt only if necessary. The intensity of the cold-smoked cheese should carry the flavor. Stir in the fresh chives or parsley.
8
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

Note

Allowing the dressing to chill is critical as it lets the strong, complex smoke and cheese flavors fully develop into the creamy base.

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