If you want a creamy dip with a bit of zing, try out this Balsamic Mayo Dip. Though it’s intended to be a dipping sauce for artichokes, you will want to dip everything in it!
Balsamic Mayo Dip Recipe
This balsamic mayo dip recipe is perfect for your Instant pot artichokes. Try it today and you will not be disappointed with this tasty treat!
Balsamic Mayo Dip Recipe
Serves: 3
Prep time: 5
Total time: 5
Ingredients for Balsamic Mayo Dip
¼ cup real mayonnaise
¼-½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
How to Make this Balsamic Mayo Dip Recipe
You’ll be craving this dipping sauce for artichokes, so it’s a good thing that it’s so easy to make!
All you need to do is measure out your mayonnaise and add it to a small bowl. Then start with ¼ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. You’ll want to taste it to see if it’s to your family’s preference.
Balsamic vinegar is a pretty strong flavor so you may only need ¼ teaspoon, but if you are feeling adventurous add that additional ¼ teaspoon as well.
Serve chilled right away with your nice warm artichokes!
Tips and tricks for Balsamic Mayo Dip
- This dip will be best served chilled. The combination of the hot artichokes and the cool dip is delicious! Make sure that your mayonnaise is chilled beforehand. If not, you can easily chill this dip once made to have it ready to serve.
- Making this dip is so simple, you could easily make it while your artichokes are cooking! You’ll have plenty of time to whip this up and relax while you wait for your artichokes.
- Artichokes can feel a little tricky to cook, but they don’t have to be! Check out our Instant Pot Artichoke Recipe for the simplest way to get delicious tender artichokes to dip in this balsamic mayo dip.
- This is such a simple recipe it could be so easily adjusted to what you and your family love. Spice it up by adding some black pepper, garlic, or your choice of herbs. Let us know in the comments what you like adding to this sauce!
How should this dip be served?
This yummy sauce is intended to be served chilled alongside some cooked artichokes. You could easily use this dipping sauce with other roasted vegetables or even proteins!
This dish is most commonly served as an appetizer. It would make a great addition to any party spread as well!
How to store Balsamic Mayo Dip
Mayonnaise-based sauces can actually be stored in the fridge for quite some time! If you are using a commercial mayonnaise the shelf life is very long.
On its own, mayo lasts a long time so adding the extra acidity of the vinegar should do nothing but preserve it more! Feel free to store this dip in an airtight container as long as you want.
What makes balsamic vinegar different than other vinegars?
Have you ever wondered what gives balsamic vinegar its unique flavor? Here is how it is made:
Balsamic vinegar is made by pressing grapes, often Trebbiano, and reducing them into a thick syrup. This syrup is then fermented for 10+ years until it reaches the perfect flavor!
The grapes and the syrup is key to that unique balsamic taste!
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Balsamic Mayo Dip
If you want a creamy dip with a bit of zing, try out this Balsamic Mayo Dip. Though it’s intended to be a dipping sauce for artichokes, you will want to dip everything in it!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup real mayonnaise
- ¼-½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
All you need to do is measure out your mayonnaise and add it to a small bowl. Then start with ¼ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. You’ll want to taste it to see if it’s to your family’s preference.
Balsamic vinegar is a pretty strong flavor so you may only need ¼ teaspoon, but if you are feeling adventurous add that additional ¼ teaspoon as well.
Serve chilled right away with your nice warm artichokes!
Don’t forget to save this Balsamic Mayo Dip Recipe on Pinterest so you can find it next time you are making artichokes!
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