Blue Cheese with Capers and Red Onion

22 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 10 min

“A wonderful appetizer everyone loves. Easy, delicious. Serve on pretty lettuce surrounded with crackers. I love blue cheese! I threw this together once when friends were over, and it's been a regular every since.” - by DEG1

Ingredients

8 ounces blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, or to taste

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Directions

Crumble blue cheese onto a serving plate. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, wine vinegar, garlic, mustard powder and black pepper. Drizzle over the cheese. Sprinkle red onion and capers over the top. Serve right away, or chill up to a full day before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
112 cal
6%

Fat
10 g
15%

Carbs
1.5 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (22)

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BETSYGIRL

Aug. 22, 2004

"I tried this recipe the first time with my Bunco Group. It was such a hit! A nice change from the "sweet things" and everyone wanted the recipe. Since I have used it again and again and it is alway..." See mores well received. Very different!!!"

RUPERTPIPER

Jan. 26, 2004

"This was a very easy recipe to pull together, though I made a few adjustments. I used less than a full red onion (as it appeared 'overpowering') and I lightly tossed the red onion in the liquid befor..." See moree drizzling over the blue cheese. Lastly, we had some left over and the blending of flavors overnight was marvelous. If you have the time, I'd encourage making it at least 3-4 hours ahead of time. Very easy and lots of raves!"

chef101

Aug. 30, 2005

"This is a wonderful appetizer that is easy and colorful. Have tried this with other vinegar based dressings...including a classic Hozel tarragon dressing. But always use Maytag Blue cheese..." See more"

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