Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

Ingredients

　　2/3 cup crumbled Stilton (from a 6- to 7-oz wedge, rind discarded)

　　1/4 cup sour cream

　　1/4 cup water

　　2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

　　Coarsely mash Stilton with a fork in a bowl. Stir in sour cream, water, vinegar, and pepper until combined well, then stir in chives. Season with salt if desired.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days.