Mediterranean Diet Garlic Dipping Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this tantalizing Mediterranean Diet Garlic Dipping Sauce, a vibrant blend of bold, fresh flavors that perfectly embodies the heart-healthy Mediterranean lifestyle. Featuring rich extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, aromatic fresh garlic, and a sprinkle of herbs and spices, this no-cook dipping sauce is a breeze to make—just 10 minutes of prep and a quick rest to meld the flavors. Ideal for pairing with crunchy vegetables, grilled meats, or warm, crusty bread, this savory delight is as versatile as it is delicious. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bright flavors, it’s the perfect addition to your appetizer spread or weeknight dinner. Try this easy Mediterranean garlic sauce today for a simple twist on healthy dipping!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large Fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and the minced garlic until well combined.
Add the fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the oil-garlic mixture. Whisk until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Stir in the chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes, ensuring even distribution throughout the sauce.
Cover the bowl and let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the garlic dipping sauce at room temperature as a dip for vegetables, alongside grilled meats, or with slices of crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.2 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
