Garlic-Walnut Dipping Sauce Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4-6
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this delightful Garlic-Walnut Dipping Sauce recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This Mediterranean-inspired sauce is bursting with the robust essence of garlic and the nutty richness of walnuts, perfectly balanced with the tang of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Whether as a dip or an accompaniment to your favorite dishes, this sauce is sure to elevate any meal.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Bread (for dampening)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Either in a mortar and pestle or in the bowl of a food processor, pulverize the garlic cloves along with a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth paste. |
| 2 | Add the walnuts to the garlic paste and continue to pound or pulse until the mixture becomes mealy, ensuring the walnuts are finely chopped. |
| 3 | Dampen the bread by briefly running it under the tap, then squeeze out any excess water. Add the dampened bread to the bowl with the garlic and walnut mixture. |
| 4 | Combine all the ingredients in the bowl and continue to pound or pulse until a creamy consistency is achieved. |
| 5 | Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, alternating between each, while continuing to mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. |
| 6 | If the sauce is too thick, gradually add a little water until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. |
| 7 | Serve the Garlic-Walnut Dipping Sauce as a flavorful accompaniment to fresh or fried vegetables, various fish dishes, or as a delectable dip for your favorite snacks. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 668.7
- Fat: 64.7g
- Saturated Fat: 8.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 174.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.1g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 5g
Recipe Notes:
- For a smoother texture, you can strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for a more or less intense flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Experiment with different varieties of bread for unique flavor profiles. French or sourdough bread works well in this recipe.
