Description
A simple yet flavorful olive oil dip infused with herbs and spices, perfect for serving with warm, crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Warm crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the olive oil into the bowl and stir well to combine.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and lemon zest, mixing until incorporated.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if using.
- Let the dip sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with warm crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs instead of dried.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: olive oil dip, bread dip, appetizer, Mediterranean, easy recipe