Mediterranean Diet Garlic Dipping Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with this bold and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Garlic Dipping Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that packs a punch of heart-healthy ingredients. Made with robust extra virgin olive oil, freshly minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper heat, this sauce is as versatile as it is delicious. The fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous flavor, making it an irresistible companion for crusty bread, crisp vegetables, or tender grilled meats. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus a short resting time to let the flavors meld), this no-cook sauce is a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet’s emphasis on wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a vibrant new dip to spice up your snack game, this garlic dipping sauce is sure to steal the spotlight.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large Fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
Step 3
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and the minced garlic until well combined.
Step 4
Add the fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the oil-garlic mixture. Whisk until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Step 5
Stir in the chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes, ensuring even distribution throughout the sauce.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve the garlic dipping sauce at room temperature as a dip for vegetables, alongside grilled meats, or with slices of crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (313.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1974.4 |
| Total Fat 224.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1195.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 2.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 68.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 231.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories