Simple Garlic Olive Oil Dip for Bread
This garlic olive oil dip is just as good as any restaurant version (maybe even better). It is loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, parmesan, and balsamic vinegar for a 10-minute app that everyone will love. Eat the dip with focaccia, crusty bread, sourdough, or anything else you like. It's perfect for pasta nights, holiday dinners, & more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil divided (120 milliliters)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (9 grams)
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (15 grams)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt I use Diamond
- 1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (30 grams)
- 1-2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar for drizzling (15-30 milliliters)
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
- Focaccia or crusty bread, for serving
Equipment
- Shallow bowl or serving dish
Instructions
- Heat about 1 Tablespoon (15 milliliters) of the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until it's fragrant. Immediately spoon the garlic and oil into a shallow bowl or serving dish.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Kosher salt, and parmesan to the bowl. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and stir to combine.
- Finish the dish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. Enjoy immediately with focaccia or bread of choice!
Notes
Use good extra virgin olive oil for the most flavor. It makes a big difference!
Sautéed garlic is sweeter and more complex, but you can use raw garlic instead for a spicier, more intense flavor. Just mince the garlic and add it straight to the dip with the rest of the herbs.
Use a shallow bowl for easier dipping. If the bowl is too deep, it makes it very hard to scoop up all the delicious bits.
I also make this recipe without sun-dried tomatoes when I don't have any on hand. It's great either way!
The nutrition information is just for the dip and does not include bread.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 142kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 66mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg
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