Sun-dried Tomato Olive Oil Bread Dip
Elevate your gatherings with this Sun-dried Tomato Olive Oil Bread Dip, a delightful appetizer that brings a burst of Italian flavors to your table. With its rich combination of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs, this dip is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this versatile dip pairs beautifully with crusty bread or can be used as a gourmet topping for grilled meats and vegetables. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped castelvetrano olives
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine olive oil, shallot, garlic, and red chili flakes. Heat over medium-low for about 4–5 minutes until the garlic is lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Transfer the infused oil to a bowl. Add parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, balsamic vinegar, and Maldon salt. Stir until well combined.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg