roquefort dressing

Thân thiện

A chef drizzles roquefort dressing over a crisp green salad.

Definition

Noun: A salad dressing that is a vina igrette base containing crumbled Roquefort cheese or other blue cheese. It is characterized by its creamy, tangy, and pungent flavor.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to a type of salad dressing. It is typically an uncountable noun when referring to the substance itself. * Would you like roquefort dressing on your salad? * The recipe for the roquefort dressing calls for olive oil, vinegar, and a generous amount of cheese.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively before another noun.
  • I prefer a roquefort dressing recipe with a hint of garlic.

Variants and Related Words

• Blue cheese dressing: A more general term for a similar dressing made with any type of blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola or Stilton. Roquefort dressing is a specific type of blue cheese dressing.
  • The restaurant offers both Roquefort dressing and a generic blue cheese dressing.

Synonyms

• Blue cheese dressing (general synonym)
• Roquefort sauce (less common, may imply a warmer or cooked preparation)

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the prepared dressing. It is distinct from simply "Roquefort cheese," which is the solid cheese used as an ingredient. The defining characteristic is the incorporation of the crumbled cheese into a vinaigrette or creamy emulsion.

Học thuật

Noun

1. vinaigrette containing crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blue cheese dressing
• Roquefort dressing