Description
A delicious and refreshing dip made with soft cheese, fresh tomatoes, and basil, perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 container (6.5 ounces) Alouette cheese with herbs or other soft cheese spread such as Boursin
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette glaze or balsamic reduction
- Pita chips
- Crackers
- Thinly sliced baguette
Instructions
- Evenly spread the soft cheese over the center of a large plate or small platter, leaving approximately 1/4 inch around the edge clean.
- Distribute the chopped tomatoes evenly over the surface of the cheese, followed by a layer of chopped fresh basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette glaze or reduction in a back-and-forth pattern across the entire assembled dip. Use sparingly for balanced flavor.
- Accompany with pita chips, crackers, or thinly sliced baguette for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- Trader Joe’s balsamic glaze offers excellent consistency and flavor, but any high-quality glaze or reduction will enhance the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg