Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this easy-to-make Olive Oil Dip served with warm crusty bread. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Olive Oil Dip:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
For Serving:
- warm crusty bread (such as baguette or ciabatta), sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Olive Oil Dip: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Add Parmesan and balsamic vinegar if desired. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Serve the dip with warm, freshly baked or toasted bread slices for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, gently heat the oil mixture for 2–3 minutes to mellow the garlic and infuse the herbs.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons dip + bread
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
