Blue Cheese Walnut Spread

Recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Meghan Morrill

Wine Pairing
Pair this dish with Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ingredients

• 1 c. toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1.5 c. blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp green onion, minced and divided in half
• 2 Tbsp shallot, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, half the minced green onion, shallot, lemon juice, salt and paprika. Pulse the mixture until combined but still have blue cheese chunks present. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and or lemon juice if needed.
2. Transfer mixture to a bowl, stir in half the walnuts and green onions until evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. To serve, garnish with the remainder of walnuts and green onion alongside celery sticks, rainbow carrots and purple cauliflower. Enjoy.