Ultimate 5-Minute Restaurant-Style Olive Oil Bread Dip
Bring the flavor of your favorite Italian restaurant home with this incredibly easy, flavor-packed olive oil bread dip. This no-cook recipe uses high-quality extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and Italian herbs for an instant, luxurious appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (for serving, optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the minced fresh garlic, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) in a shallow serving dish.
- Pour the high-quality extra virgin olive oil over the herbs and garlic mixture.
- Stir the ingredients together gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the oil mixture.
- Let the dip sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the center of the dip, if desired.
- Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread or baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- Use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can find; this is the main flavor component.
- For a copycat Carrabba’s flavor, ensure your Italian seasoning blend is robust.
- Serve this dip with warm, crusty bread or focaccia for the best experience.
- You can prepare the dry spice blend ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for quick assembly later.
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: 3
- Cholesterol: 5
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