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Bread Dipping Oil

Irresistible Bread Dipping Oil Ready in Just 10 Minutes

This Bread Dipping Oil is a quick and flavorful appetizer that enhances your dining experience with its rich flavors and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oil Base
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil The heart of this Bread Dipping Oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Adds essential tanginess
For the Herbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves Fresh and vibrant
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves Aromatic partner to parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Adds herby depth
For the Olives
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives Buttery and savory
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Tangy and rich depth
For Flavor Boosting
  • 2 cloves garlic Grated for infusion
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Finely grated, omit for dairy-free
To Serve
  • 1 loaf fresh warm bread Select crusty varieties

Equipment

  • shallow bowl
  • Whisk
  • grater
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a shallow bowl, pour in the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, whisk them together gently for about 30 seconds until well combined.
  2. Finely chop the parsley and basil leaves along with the Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives. Add these into the bowl with the oil and vinegar.
  3. Grate the garlic directly into the bowl and sprinkle in the dried oregano and flaky sea salt. Stir well for about 1 minute.
  4. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and fold it into the mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer the prepared Bread Dipping Oil to a serving dish and pair it with warm, crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 120kcalFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 5mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh herbs, and allow the oil to sit for several hours to deepen the taste.

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