Applebee's Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette

Ingredients

7 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic mixture to blender. Add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil; blend well. Transfer vinaigrette to bowl. Mix in chopped basil. Vinaigrette can be prepared two days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.