Bread Dipping Oil
Bread dipping oil is a flavorful blend of olive oil, olives, herbs and parmesan cheese, perfect for dipping warm, crusty bread. It's a simple yet elegant appetizer that enhances any meal and every bite is better than the next.
Servings: 16 Tablespoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup mixed pitted green olives and kalamata olives
- Small handful of fresh parsley leaves
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary*
- 4 basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch flaky sea salt
- Fresh bread for serving
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to a shallow bowl.
- Chop the olives and herbs (parsley, rosemary, and basil) and add to the same bowl.
- Grate in the garlic and parmesan cheese. Add the oregano, red pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt. Stir until just combined.
- Serve with toasted crusty bread or my easy fresh homemade focaccia.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.1mg