Herbed Dipping Sauce with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh garlic cloves, mashed
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Serve as a dipping sauce for bread, veggies or whatever.

rec.food.recipes/SSMNITA/2003