Description
A simple yet elegant dip combining creamy cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil—a crowd-pleaser perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 6.5 oz Alouette Cheese with herbs (or other soft cheese spread like Boursin)
- ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette glaze or reduction
- Pita chips, crackers, or thinly sliced baguette
Instructions
- Spread the soft cheese evenly over the center of a large plate or small platter, leaving a 1/4 inch border clear around the edges.
- Sprinkle the chopped tomatoes evenly over the layer of cheese.
- Scatter the chopped fresh basil on top of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze across the plate in a back-and-forth motion.
- Enjoy with pita chips, crackers, or spread on thin slices of baguette.
Notes
Feel free to switch out the soft cheese for your flavor preference or try different toppings like olives or roasted peppers for added flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg