Restaurant Style Olive Oil Bread Dip
A quick and flavorful bread dipping oil made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ tbsp dried basil
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley optional
- Bread of choice for dipping like focaccia
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add 2 fresh garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ tbsp dried basil, ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, Salt and ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley optional. Mix to combine.
- Next, pour the ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over the mixture.
- Mix again to Incorporate.
- Serve with Bread of choice for dipping like focaccia.
Notes
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons dip plus bread for serving. The recipe yields roughly 3/4 cup total, making 6 servings.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Let the dip rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Stir well before serving if the ingredients settle.
- Best enjoyed with warm crusty bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg