Description
Mediterranean olive oil meets herb-infused elegance in this classic Bread Dipping Oil. Fragrant rosemary, thyme, and garlic mingle with premium extra virgin olive oil, creating a simple yet sophisticated appetizer perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (59 ml) mixed pitted green olives and kalamata olives, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (25 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried)
- 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes
- Small handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Fresh crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Create a culinary canvas by selecting a shallow, rustic serving dish for your aromatic dipping experience.
- Cascade extra virgin olive oil into the vessel, allowing its golden-green hue to pool gracefully.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar alongside the olive oil, creating an elegant marbled effect.
- Meticulously mince fresh herbs – parsley, rosemary, and basil – into fine, fragrant confetti.
- Tenderly scatter the herb medley across the oil-vinegar base, infusing the mixture with vibrant botanical notes.
- Use a microplane to transform garlic into delicate, pungent shavings, sprinkling them into the blend.
- Generously shower freshly grated parmesan cheese over the surface, introducing a salty, nutty dimension.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes to ignite a subtle, warming heat.
- Crown the composition with a delicate pinch of flaky sea salt, enhancing every nuanced flavor.
- Whisk the ingredients with a gentle, circular motion, ensuring a harmonious marriage of tastes.
- Present immediately alongside warm, crusty artisan bread or a freshly baked focaccia for optimal sensory enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the herb blend by adjusting quantities or swapping in your favorite fresh herbs for a personalized flavor profile.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar to elevate the dipping oil’s depth and richness.
- Create a low-sodium version by reducing or omitting salt, and opt for sodium-free herbs and spices to control salt intake.
- Make it vegan by replacing parmesan cheese with nutritional
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg