Herb and Olive Bread Dipping Oil Recipe
A flavorful and fragrant bread dipping oil combining extra virgin olive oil with fresh herbs, olives, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or accompaniment to warm crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup dipping oil, serves 6-8 as an appetizer 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Dipping Oil
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Castelvetrano olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt, or more to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
To Serve
- Fresh warm bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a shallow bowl, pour ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil and then drizzle 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar over the top to create a flavorful base.
- Add herbs and olives: Finely chop 2 tablespoons each of fresh parsley and basil leaves, along with 2 tablespoons each of Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives. Add all these chopped ingredients to the bowl with the oil and vinegar.
- Incorporate aromatics and seasoning: Grate 1 clove of garlic directly into the mixture. Then add ½ teaspoon dried oregano and ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt, adjusting the salt amount to taste.
- Mix in cheese: Freshly grate ¼ cup parmesan cheese into the mixture. Stir everything well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Serve: Present the bread dipping oil alongside fresh warm crusty bread for dipping and enjoying immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and garlic to taste depending on preference.
- Castelvetrano olives offer a mild, buttery flavor, but you can substitute with green olives if unavailable.
- The dipping oil pairs wonderfully with a crusty baguette, ciabatta, or focaccia.
- Prepare shortly before serving to keep the herbs fresh and vibrant.
Keywords: bread dipping oil, olive oil dip, Italian appetizer, herb dipping oil, balsamic vinegar dip
