Ingredients

• 1 tsp. dried rosemary
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. dried chili pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• ¼ c. oil (canola, corn, flaxseed, soybean or sunflower)
• 4 slices (or 4 oz.) fresh French or Italian bread, cut into pieces

Directions

Combine the first seven ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Pour into a shallow dish suitable for dipping bread. Serve with bread pieces. Note: Discard any leftover dipper oil after use. A fresh recipe will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Makes four servings.

Per serving (Canola oil and 1 slice bread): 205 calories, 15 grams (g) fat, 3 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate and 314 mg sodium.