Sun-dried Tomato Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe
This Sun-dried Tomato Olive Oil Bread Dip is a flavorful and aromatic blend perfect for serving with crusty bread. Combining extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs, and parmesan cheese, it’s a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of dip, serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped Castelvetrano olives
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
For Serving
- Bread slices (baguette, ciabatta, or your choice) for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the shallot, sun-dried tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, parsley, and basil. Grate the garlic cloves and parmesan cheese carefully.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped shallot, grated garlic, red chili flakes, grated parmesan, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives, parsley, basil, balsamic vinegar, and Maldon salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dip has a cohesive texture.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and place it alongside slices of fresh bread. Encourage guests to dip generously to enjoy the rich, savory flavors.
Notes
- Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes based on your spice preference.
- Castelvetrano olives provide a mild, buttery flavor; substitute with other green olives if unavailable.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
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