Best Balsamicolive Oil Bread Dip Recipes

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OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC BREAD DIP



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A distant but lasting memory popped into my brain of a meal I had at a restaurant years ago-after hours. The owner had just returned from Italy and brought back a bottle of private reserve olive oil. The following "recipe" was how the dip was presented. This was my first time tasting this glorious, much celebrated combination and I've been hooked ever since. Your assignment: find the best Italian bread, olive oil and balsamic available. Whatever you do, NO dried Italian herbs; no "lite" olive oil are allowed. The only thing I could possibly think of that would make this sublime is to float a few fresh basil leaf ribbons on top....but that all depends on what you plan to serve with this appetizer. A bottle of good Italian wine would bring it all together nicely, rhetorically speaking.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf fresh Italian bread, sliced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 teaspoons dark aged balsamic vinegar
fresh basil leaf, chiffonade (optional)

Steps:

  • NOTE: Play around a little bit with the olive oil/balsamic vinegar proportions. There should however always be more olive oil than vinegar.
  • Slice up bread into appetizer sizes and place on a platter.
  • In a pretty shallow bowl or plate, pour the olive oil then drizzle the balsamic vinegar around and across the pool of olive oil.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
  • Take a piece of the bread and lightly dunk into the mixture. Take a bite!
  • Now the Roman gods are happy and you should be, too!

OLIVE OIL DIP FOR ITALIAN BREAD



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They serve this dip at the more elite Italian restaurants and I think I have finally mastered it! It tastes great with French bread and makes a good salad dressing too! Try it next time you have some Italian food!

Provided by Jill

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour the olive oil onto a salad plate. Use a garlic press to press the garlic cloves onto five different spots on the plate. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the oil and garlic. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

A-PLUS ITALIAN OLIVE OIL BALSAMIC BREAD DIP



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This recipe is similar to one at an Italian restaurant where I once worked, with a few changes for the better, of course! I don't think it can get any better! Serve with your favorite Italian bread. Ready in minutes.

Provided by kalesdad

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 pinch salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, rosemary, and salt and pepper into a shallow bowl in that order. To serve, spoon small amount onto bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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