Garlic Olive Oil Dip: Better Than Your Favorite Italian Restaurant
A simple blend of garlic, olive oil, herbs, and a splash of balsamic vinegar creates this heavenly bread dip. Serve it with crusty Italian bread, grissini, or focaccia for a restaurant-quality experience at home!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 517kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic very finely minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon sea salt may use Kosher
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- For garnish:
- Fresh chopped basil or Italian parsley
- For serving:
- Bread for dipping we love focaccia!
Instructions
- Place the minced garlic, 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and ½ to ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on heat preference, in a medium-sized shallow bowl or plate.
- Stir everything with a whisk or spoon.
- Let sit at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld. Taste and season with more kosher salt and pepper as needed.
- Before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinegar on top.
- Grate parmesan directly on top of the herbed olive oil.
- Sprinkle a little fresh chopped basil or Italian parsley on top.
- Serve with pieces of bread for dipping, and enjoy! Serves 4.
Notes
Olive oil: Since this dip isn't cooked, use a good-quality olive oil but not one that is too spicy or grassy.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Let it come to room temperature and stir before using.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Let it come to room temperature and stir before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg