Italian Bread Dip | Recipes Direct

Ingredients

• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, diced, plus more, to taste, whole leaves, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 ounce ricotta salata, crumbled, can substitute feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Italian bread, to taste, sliced and toasted
• balsamic reduction, optional, to taste, homemade or store-bought, for serving