Ultimate 5-Minute Restaurant-Style Olive Oil Bread Dip with Balsamic Swirl
You can create this flavorful, restaurant-style olive oil bread dip in just five minutes. It is the perfect, easy appetizer for dipping crusty bread, and it uses simple ingredients to deliver big flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced very fine
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (for swirling)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You do not need to cook anything for this recipe.
- In a shallow serving dish or bowl, pour the extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the minced fresh garlic, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) directly into the oil. Stir gently to combine the seasonings into the oil.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the surface of the oil mixture.
- Scatter the chopped fresh parsley over the top for color and fresh flavor.
- Season the dip lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinegar in a decorative swirl pattern over the top of the oil mixture.
- Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread like a baguette or focaccia for dipping.
Notes
- For the best flavor, let the dip sit for at least 10 minutes before serving so the garlic and herbs can infuse the oil.
- If you want a dip similar to Carrabba’s style, increase the amount of dried herbs slightly.
- This simple savory snack pairs wonderfully with a glass of white wine while you wait for dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup dip
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 50
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 43
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
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