Bread Dipping Oil Recipe

Are you looking for an appetizer or snack to make in a pinch?! Look no further than my Bread Dipping Oil recipe! This delicious dip couldn’t be easier to make, comes together in 5 minutes and uses a handful of simple and everyday ingredients. It’s the snack that you’ll be making on repeat – the dip that doesn’t quit!

My Bread Dipping Oil recipe consists of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon zest, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and sea salt. The humble ingredients are tossed into a shallow bowl, whisked until combined and the dip is ready to be devoured. All the ingredients combine to create an aromatic, bright, creamy, fresh, rich, tangy, zesty and satisfying bite. This dip is incredibly tasty - one dip, two dips and three dips just won’t do! It’s that good!

Bread dipping oils get an automatic upgrade with this quick and easy recipe! This versatile dip can be enjoyed as is, added to a charcuterie platter or transformed into a flavourful salad dressing, a tangy sauce for sandwiches or a complex marinade for your favourite protein. Who would have thought a dip could do so much! It’s the dip that knows no bounds! So, let me show you how it’s done. Grab a spoon and come and cook with me!

For more fun and exciting snack ideas, try my Candied Frozen Grapes, Stovetop Popcorn, Warm Marinated Olives and Homemade French Onion Dip recipes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (See Notes below)

• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

• 2 tsp lemon zest (approx. 1 large lemon) (See Notes below)

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 baguette or 3 Ciabatta rolls, cut into 1-inch slices

Instructions:

1. To a medium, shallow bowl or a large, rimmed plate, add the olive oil and drizzle balsamic vinegar over top.

2. Top with Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, sea salt, dried oregano and red pepper flakes.

3. For maximum flavour and complexity with every bite, whisk the Bread Dipping Oil until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Grab a slice of bread and dip away!

4. For a prettier presentation, avoid mixing the dipping oil and leave it as is. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

1. Fresh is where it’s at: Nothing quite compares to freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano! It’s rich, nutty and too savoury for words. At your local grocer, you’ll find pre-grated Parmigiano and the shelf-stable varieties but, I highly recommend buying a piece of fresh Parmigiano and doing the grating on your own. It makes a world of difference. Once you try freshly grated, you’ll never go back!

2. A zest for life: When life gives you lemons, make a quick and easy Bread Dipping Oil. Now, if you don’t have a lemon on hand, don’t fret! Simply substitute the fresh lemon zest in this recipe with sumac on a 1:1 basis. Either option works beautifully in this recipe!