Best Pesto Dipping Oil Recipes

PESTO DIPPING OIL

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 208 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BONE FISH GRILL'S PESTO DIPPING OIL

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Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup Pine nuts
2 cloves garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 pieces Kalamata olives
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Using a food processor, combine the basil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt and olives. Process until ingredients form a paste. Slowly add olive oil. Servie a dime sized portion of pesto on a plate top generously with olive oil to create dipping consistency.

PESTO BREAD DIPPING OIL

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Categories Condiment/Spread Appetizer

Yield Makes about 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup Fresh Basil
2 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, grated
2 tbsp Pine Nuts
1 Garlic Clove, chopped
1/8 tsp Salt
3 Kalamata olives
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Additional olive oil and bread for serving

Steps:

Using a food processor, combine the basil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt and olives. Process until ingredients form a paste. Slowly add olive oil. To serve, place a dime-sized portion of pesto paste on plate. Top generously with olive oil to create dipping consistency. Serve with your favorite bread.