Description
Mediterranean-inspired balsamic bread dip brings robust flavors from Italy’s culinary traditions. Olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, and fresh herbs merge seamlessly to create an irresistible appetizer companions will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Finely mince garlic cloves and chop fresh rosemary to unlock their vibrant aromatics, releasing intense flavors into the mixture.
- Blending Process: Combine garlic, rosemary, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a food processor, pulsing until achieving a silky, uniform consistency that marries all ingredients seamlessly.
- Flavor Refinement: Conduct a delicate taste test, calibrating the seasoning with strategic additions of salt, freshly ground black pepper, or an extra splash of balsamic vinegar to balance and elevate the dip’s complex flavor profile.
- Presentation: Transfer the creamy dip to a rustic serving bowl, creating an inviting visual appeal that showcases its luxurious texture and enticing aroma.
- Bread Preparation: Slice a high-quality crusty French baguette or artisan loaf into elegant, bite-sized pieces that will perfectly complement the dip’s rich character.
- Final Touch: Embellish the dip’s surface with a graceful drizzle of premium olive oil, adding a glistening accent that enhances both visual presentation and overall flavor complexity.
Notes
- Crush Garlic Perfectly: Use the side of a knife to smash garlic cloves, releasing more intense flavor and making mincing easier.
- Balance Dip Consistency: Adjust yogurt and mayonnaise ratios to achieve desired creaminess, adding incrementally to control texture.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Let dip rest for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow herbs and vinegar to fully integrate and develop richer taste profile.
- Optimize Serving Technique: Serve at room temperature to maximize flavor complexity and ensure smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg