WHAT YOU NEED

Half a Blue style Sheese

1 Large clove of garlic skinned and finely chopped

Approx quarter teaspoon of fine sea salt (to taste)

The juice of half a lemon or lime

1 Tablespoon of balsamic vinegar

2 Tablespoons of basil-infused olive oil

Half a tub of Original Creamy Sheese (Garlic & Herb, Chives in Creamy Sheese and Cheddar Spread would both work equally well)

3 Heaped tablespoons of Vegan mayonnaise

1 Cup of soya milk

A generous handful of toasted pine nuts

Fresh basil leaves for garnishing (or your favourite herb)

Ground black pepper to season

Crouton Ingredients

Two slices of airy rustic bread – spread with Vegan margarine

Olive oil to fry the croutons

Pizza seasoning grinder

If you are allergic to gluten then why not try frying some silken tofu as a substitute for the croutons - or some cubes of fresh pear.

HOW YOU DO IT

1  Put the garlic, salt, lime or lemon juice into a blender with the oil half of the soya milk and balsamic vinegar with the Vegan mayonnaise, Original Creamy Sheese and Blue Sheese – then mix until you have a well blended dressing. You might need to add a little more soya milk – depending on what consistency you like (if you are making it as a dip use less).

2  Crouton Preparation. Cut two slices of nice soft rustic bread which has plenty of air in it. Spread margarine onto both sides of the bread. Cut into big, generous crouton squares (or use tofu if your allergic to gluten). Heat up a frying pan containing a little olive oil. Fry the bread gently – turning as each side becomes golden brown. You might need to drizzle some more olive oil over the croutons from time to time. Once the croutons are almost done – grind some pizza seasoning over them.

4  Serve (see photo). Pour the Blue Sheese dressing over a mixed green salad with big rustic croutons. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts and some fresh basil. Or alternatively: pour over a jacket potato, or mix through some freshly cooked pasta.

This dressing will also serve as a dip for tortillas, sliced vegetables (like celery and baby carrots, finely cut strips of fennel bulb, or deep fried sweet potato chips) or crisps.

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