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Restaurant-style sauce with olive oil, Italian herbs and balsamic vinegar perfect for dipping your favorite crusty bread. Mix it up with your favorite herbs and add a spicy kick to create your own flavor blend.
Ingredients
- A pinch of dried or fresh Basil, or more to taste (for each bowl)
- A pinch of dried or fresh Oregano, or more to taste (for each bowl)
- A pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- 3 Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, divided (OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin (good quality) Olive Oil, divided
- 3 (up to 6) Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, divided (adjust to taste)
- Parmesan Cheese, to taste
Instructions
- Divide the olive oil into 3 parts in individual, small and shallow dipping bowls. Add about 1-2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar into each bowl. 2 tablespoons vinegar is right up my alley but feel free to adjust the amount to taste. Add the crushed garlic (1 per bowl), if using. If you're not a fan of garlic, feel free to leave it out. I love garlic so I added it but it's not required. Place a pinch or 2 of the herbs of your choice and the chili flakes (if you like a little spicy kick). For extra flavor, use freshly chopped herbs. Stir.
- Generously sprinkle with grated or shredded parmesan cheese on top. Serve with freshly warmed crusty bread!
