Description
This olive oil dip with warm bread is an effortless yet incredibly delicious appetizer. Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan come together to create a flavorful, restaurant-quality dip in just 10 minutes. Serve it with warm, crusty bread for the perfect starter for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 loaf of rustic bread (ciabatta, baguette, or sourdough)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic – Mince the garlic finely or use a microplane grater for a smoother texture.
- Mix the Seasonings – In a small bowl, combine oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Dip – Pour the olive oil into a shallow dish. Stir in the garlic, seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese.
- Enhance the Flavor – Add a small drizzle of balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Warm the Bread – Heat bread in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
- Serve Immediately – Tear off pieces of warm bread, dip into the oil, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a milder garlic flavor, let the dip sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- To make it vegan, omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast.
- For extra richness, add a dash of truffle oil or chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg