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Olive Oil Bread Dip

Course Appetizer, Seasoning, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian Inspired, Southern
Keyword best-olive-oil-bread-dip-seasoning, olive-oil-bread-dip-recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 servings (may vary)
Calories 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1 large garlic clove finely minced
  • 2-3 tsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2-2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar OR balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, use a whisk or a fork to combine fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, rosemary, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, granulated garlic, onion powder and minced garlic.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and olive oil, stir to combine
  • Drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and serve with Italian bread or french bread for dipping. You can also enjoy it as a dip for steak, chicken, pork, fish or vegetables.

Notes

  • Oil -  Extra virgin olive oil is classic but you could also an alternative high-quality oil, melted butter or vegetable oil.
  • Seasonings - You could use dry oregano and dry basil in place of the dry Italian seasoning.
  • Cheese - You can use Parmesan cheese, Parmesan Reggiano cheese or Parmesan Romano cheese. You can also omit the cheese altogether.
  • Vinegar - I recommend drizzling the vinegar on top rather than mixing it into the olive oil. You could also use balsamic glaze for an even sweeter option.
  • Bulk Herb Preparation - You can easily multiply the dry seasonings and keep this handy in your pantry for quick and easy preparation. Store dried herbs for up to 6 months. (Omit fresh garlic, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar adding these ingredients just before serving.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg