Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Olive Oil Dipping Sauce, a perfect blend of quality extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and zesty accents. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of minced garlic, parsley, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Balanced with the tangy notes of balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, it’s a flavor-packed dip that’s ideal for pairing with warm, crusty bread. Whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening, this Mediterranean-inspired dipping sauce is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Mince the garlic cloves as finely as possible and set aside.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil leaves.
In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes.
Add the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice to the bowl and stir to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Let the dipping sauce sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve in a shallow dish alongside warm, crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*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.
