Olive Oil Bread Dip
Indulge in the flavors of olive oil bread dip, a quick appetizer featuring olive oil infused with garlic, herbs, and balsamic vinegar, perfect for dipping fresh bread.
Calories: 975kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 loaf crusty baguette bread, cut into ½-inch thick slices for serving
Instructions
- Add the fresh minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, dried Italian seasoning blend, parsley flakes, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour the extra virgin olive oil into the bowl of spices. Whisk until all the spices are fully blended with the oil. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the herbs and spices to infuse into the olive oil.
- Transfer the infused olive oil to a shallow dish and serve with slices of crusty baguette bread.
Notes
- Because this is such a simple yet flavorful olive oil bread dip, you want to use high quality ingredients.
- Don’t skip this infusion time. This resting time allows the herbs and spices to fully infuse into the oil, enhancing the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 975kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 108g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 79g | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg