Pesto Dip for Bread

Name: Pesto Dip for Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 French bread baguette (1 pound), thinly sliced

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Discover the perfect pesto dip for bread with this easy recipe. A mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and prepared pesto, it's a delightful addition to any meal.

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 French bread baguette (1 pound), thinly sliced

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, pesto, salt and pepper. Pour into a shallow serving bowl; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 208 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

This is absolutely my favorite and easiest appetizer for entertaining. It is simply delicious with its combination of balsamic vineger, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Use it to marinate cubes of cheese and mushrooms for another simple appetizer.—Alice Schucard, Carlsbad, California

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