Description
A simple and delicious dip made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and spices, perfect for pairing with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil, minced garlic, and aged balsamic vinegar.
- Stir in the black pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Pour the dip into a shallow dish or bowl and serve with warm, crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor. Experiment with fresh herbs like parsley or oregano for different tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: bread dip, olive oil dip, appetizer, Mediterranean, easy recipe