Perfect with this Instant Pot Bread or your favorite bread. I absolutely love bread! And even more when it is served alongside a bread dipping oil. I even went through a phase of eating bread with hummus and an olive oil bread dip for breakfast. I’ll admit, I fill up before the appetizer has even arrived because I’ve raided the bread basket! I first tried an olive oil dip at a fine dining restaurant – it was a simple dip made with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil. I decided to add to that recipe, and regularly prepare this version which has added red pepper flakes and fresh garlic. It tastes like something you’d find at a fancy Italian restaurant and is so, so good! It is like the dips at Olive Garden, Buca de Beppo, Macaroni Grill, Carrabba’s or California Pizza Kitchen!
Why you should make this recipe
It looks and tastes super fancy and is a bomb of flavours. Perfect with warm crusty bread. It is a naturally vegan recipe. Great served at parties All ingredients are easy to find in local grocery stores
Restaurant style Olive Oil Bread Dip Ingredients
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post Extra virgin olive oil – use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor Balsamic vinegar – I’ve used both high quality and shop brand versions and I find that both taste amazing! Do not sub in other vinegar, it must be balsamic. You could also use balsamic glaze. Salt and black pepper – freshly cracked black pepper is best Optional additions that I used: Garlic – I have used minced fresh garlic for incredible flavor and I highly recommend using fresh if you can. As an alternative, use garlic powder but the results will not be the same. Omit if you do not like the strong flavor from raw garlic. Red chilli flakes – leave these out you aren’t a fan of spice Other variations: Parmesan cheese – if using, grate your own rather than using pre-grated as it usually contains coatings. You can find vegetarian and vegan versions. Fresh rosemary or thyme – for a herb infused oil, go for fresh or dried rosemary and thyme Add in fresh herbs such as finely chopped parsley or basil Dried herbs such as dried basil or dried oregano or italian seasoning (most commonly Oregano, Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Parsley) Add in dukka or sumac Add in finely chopped olives for extra tang.
How to make bread dipping oil instructions
Making balsamic vinegar olive oil bread dip takes less than 5 minutes! Mince fresh garlic cloves using a garlic press or mini food processor. In a small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper, you should only need a pinch of salt to taste, and whisk together well. The balsamic vinegar and olive oil will separate – that is fine. You can serve it immediately or prepare in advance for later. Serve in the same bowl or add to a shallow bowl alongside fresh bread
Serving Suggestions for bread dipping oil
This bread olive oil recipe is perfect for warm crusty breads, and also with sourdough bread, french baguette, rye bread. Italian bread like ciabatta bread or focaccia. These are the perfect easy appetizer recipes. Don’t just limit yourself to bread though! Try some of these other options:
Drizzle over crostini Use as a salad dressing for a simple green lead salad It also works so well alongside a pasta dish like this Air Fryer Pasta Bake Drizzle over roasted vegetables Dunk pizza crust – I’ve used it to dip the crusts of this Chargrilled Vegetable Pizza or Air Fryer French Bread Pizza! Perfect addition to a cheeseboard Use it as a dip for Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli Drizzle over soups like this Butternut Squash Cannellini Bean Soup
Storage
Store leftover olive oil bread dip in an airtight container and keep at room temperature – the oil and vinegar will prevent it spoiling for a day or two. Top up with a little extra olive oil if you still have some of the garlic mixture but the olive oil has all been soaked up.
Other Dip Recipes
Whipped Goat Cheese Tamarind Sauce Sour Cream and Chive Dip Poppadom Dips As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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