This Olive Oil Bread Dip is the perfect appetizer for any gathering. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just minutes. It's perfect for guests but also goes well with your favorite Italian dish.
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- ❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
- 📝 Ingredients you'll need
- 🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
- 🥄 Step by step: instructions
- 👩🍳 Variations to make it your own
- 👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
- 🧺 How to store leftovers
- ⌛ Time saving tips: make ahead and shortcuts
- 🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- 💬 Your questions answered: FAQs
- 📣 Related Recipes
- Olive Oil Bread Dip
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❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
- This simple dip is an easy appetizer to serve with French bread at your next dinner party, so you don't have to stress about hard-to-make dishes.
- This homemade dip tastes just like your favorite appetizer from a fancy Italian restaurant but you don't have to leave your house to enjoy it.
- Plus, you only need simple ingredients which means that it's budget-friendly and doesn't take a lot of effort to make.
By making this simple dip at home, you will have a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite bread and crackers. Not only is it perfect for dinner parties, but it also makes a delicious snack for movie nights or game days with friends.
📝 Ingredients you'll need
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations
- Olive oil - When making a dipping oil, I always recommend that you use a high-quality
- Fresh garlic cloves - If you don't have fresh garlic on hand, you can use garlic powder instead.
- Oregano - This adds the perfect amount of herbiness to the dipping oil.
- Balsamic vinegar - For a touch of acidity and sweetness, balsamic vinegar is the perfect addition.
- Salt - I like to use sea salt for a more flavorful taste, but any type of salt will work.
- Red pepper flakes - For a little kick of heat, add some red pepper flakes to your oil. This is optional.
- Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated parmesan cheese will add a delicious savory flavor to the oil.
🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
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- small shallow bowl
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🥄 Step by step: instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a small bowl or a jar with a lid add in all the ingredients.
- Cover the jar with lid and shake to combine or mix well with a spoon if using a bowl.
- Serve with a crusty bread or use as a marinade.
👩🍳 Variations to make it your own
- For extra flavor, you can also add your favorite dried herbs and fresh herbs, such as a little fresh rosemary.
- A dash of Italian seasoning and black pepper will give you a little more flavor to your dip.
- Some fresh lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice will add a burst of fresh flavor to this balsamic vinegar bread dip recipe.
👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
- It is best to use extra virgin olive oil, as it gives the best flavor to this dipping oil recipe.
- Feel free to get creative and add different herbs until you find the best flavor for your family. This recipe is so versatile.
- I like to use a garlic press for mincing the garlic so that I get even-sized pieces that work best in this recipe.
🧺 How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Store the bread dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze - If you want to make a bigger batch, this bread dip recipe freezes well. Simply pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag and use them as needed.
⌛ Time saving tips: make ahead and shortcuts
- You can make this olive oil herb dip ahead of time, and it will develop more flavor. I like to store it in a mason jar so that I can easily give it a shake to mix the herbs into the oil before serving.
- This recipe works well with leftover garlic oil.
🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- We love to serve this simple olive oil bread dip recipe with a side of warm crusty bread or even this Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks.
- This easy recipe also goes well with your favorite pasta dishes such as this Tuscan Shrimp Pasta.
- If you have some leftovers, use them to make this easy air fryer garlic bread.
- Serve this dip at your game day parties and gatherings alongside your other favorite finger foods like these air fryer frozen wings.
💬 Your questions answered: FAQs
I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil, however you can also use regular olive oil.
While the oil itself doesn't have to be refrigerated since you are using fresh garlic, you will want to keep it cold to prevent bacteria from growing.
📣 Related Recipes
- These Bread Balls are a quick appetizer that would taste amazing when dipped into this flavorful oil.
- Shrimp Scampi Without Wine is another simple meal that's great for guests or even a weeknight dinner.
- Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp is another quick meal to make for your pasta-loving family.
Do you like bread dips? let me know in the comments below. If you love this recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! Thank you.
Olive Oil Bread Dip
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3-4 fresh garlic cloves minced about ½ Tablespoon
- 1 Tablespoon dry oregano
- 2-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
Optional:
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese to your liking
Instructions
- In a small bowl or a jar with lid add in all the ingredients.
- Cover jar with lid and shake to combine or mix well with a spoon if using a bowl.
- Serve with a crusty bread or use as a marinade.
Notes
Refrigerate leftover for up to 5 days if using fresh garlic. If using garlic powder this mix lasts up to 3 months.
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Amy J
I just bought some really good olive oil from a local Palestinian market and tried this recipe. We enjoyed it so much. The only thing I made different is adding a bit more pepper flakes. Thank you.