Olive Oil-Balsamic Dipping Sauce

Health score
24%
Olive Oil-Balsamic Dipping Sauce
45 min.
6
288kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking to elevate your appetizer game, look no further than this delightful Olive Oil-Balsamic Dipping Sauce. This simple yet flavorful dipping sauce is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner, a gathering with friends, or even an elegant holiday feast. It's remarkably easy to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, and serves six, making it an ideal starter or snack to share.

The rich, tangy notes of balsamic vinegar perfectly complement the robust flavors of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Each dip into the sauce envelops your palate in a harmonious blend of taste and texture, beautifully balanced by hints of garlic and Italian seasoning. The multi-grain bread loaf, crusty on the outside and soft within, is perfect for soaking up every drop of this exquisite sauce.

This Olive Oil-Balsamic Dipping Sauce not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers nutritional benefits, envisioning a wholesome treat that delights both the senses and the body. Its simplicity allows for experimentation—feel free to add your own twist with herbs or spices based on your personal preference. Serve this dipping sauce at your next gathering or enjoy it as a comforting, solitary snack. Either way, get ready to impress your guests and yourself with this culinary gem!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning italian
  • 16 ounce un multigrain bread loaf 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a shallow bowl.
  2. Drizzle oil and vinegar evenly over cheese mixture, and stir.
  3. Place bread loaf directly on lower oven rack.
  4. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until heated.
  5. Cut bread into 1-inch slices. Dip bread slices into sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories288kcal
Protein14.03%
Fat38.63%
Carbs47.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.12
Glycemic Load
20.07
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.359130419467%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:288.4kcal
14.42%
Fat:12.4g
19.08%
Saturated Fat:2.19g
13.68%
Carbohydrates:34.19g
11.4%
Net Carbohydrates:29.53g
10.74%
Sugar:4.15g
4.61%
Cholesterol:2.17mg
0.73%
Sodium:579.3mg
25.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.13g
20.26%
Manganese:1.66mg
83.08%
Selenium:20.47µg
29.24%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.85%
Fiber:4.66g
18.64%
Phosphorus:178.41mg
17.84%
Vitamin B3:3.36mg
16.82%
Magnesium:60.59mg
15.15%
Calcium:151.28mg
15.13%
Vitamin K:12.67µg
12.07%
Iron:2.12mg
11.79%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.66%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.71%
Copper:0.18mg
8.91%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.69%
Folate:32.34µg
8.08%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.99%
Potassium:206.02mg
5.89%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.34%
Source:My Recipes