Herb Olive Oil Dip for Bread Recipe With Balsamic Vinegar: Dairy-free Italian Dipping Oil Sauces/Condiments Italian Recipes

Is there anything better than dipping delicious homemade bread into a flavored Italian dipping oil? Olive oil dipping oils can be made in so many different ways. This one is made with Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil, fresh mint leaves, garlic, minced onion, lemon juice and olive oil. This recipe goes above and beyond on the flavor profiles.

The easiest way to make this dipping oil is by zapping it for a few seconds in the blender. But you can also whisk the ingredients together and skip using a blender (the oil will be chunkier doing it this way). The fresh mint adds a refreshing back note to the oil. This is a dairy-free dipping oil, but if you just can't live without a little Parm in your life, add a tablespoon or two to the oil at the end. You could also add some crushed red pepper flakes for a little spice. Right before serving, add even more flavor by drizzling it with a little balsamic vinegar. 

Serve this dipping oil with French bread, Italian bread, rustic bread, artisan bread, dinner rolls, breadsticks or baguette slices as an appetizer or snack.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: Makes about 3/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon chopped mint leaves
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 - 1 cup olive oil 
• balsamic vinegar (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Pulse all the ingredients in a blender or whisk well in a mixing bowl. 
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. To serve, pour desired amount into a dipping bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. 

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