Description
A bold and flavorful olive oil bread dip made with fresh garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. Perfect Italian-style appetizer.
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Pour olive oil into a shallow serving bowl.
2. Stir in balsamic vinegar.
3. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
4. Mix in minced garlic and chopped basil.
5. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
7. Serve with warm crusty bread.
Notes
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.
Allow the dip to rest before serving to deepen flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg