Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread
This flavorful olive oil dip, made with a blend of aromatic herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, pairs perfectly with slices of warm, crusty bread. It’s a simple yet delicious appetizer or side dish that’s ready in just a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Freshly baked crusty bread, sliced
Instructions
- Combine Herbs and Spices: In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and kosher salt.
- Add Olive Oil and Cheese: Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the herb mixture and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until everything is well combined.
- Optional Balsamic Addition: For an added layer of flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a shallow serving dish and serve immediately with slices of warm, crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
- For extra flavor, try drizzling a little extra olive oil over the top of the dip before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 tablespoons of dip)
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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