Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe
This Sun-dried Tomato Olive Oil Bread Dip is a flavorful and versatile appetizer combining rich extra virgin olive oil with aromatic garlic, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, briny castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs, and a hint of balsamic vinegar. Served chilled or at room temperature, it pairs perfectly with fresh slices of crusty bread for an irresistible savory treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of dip, serves 6-8 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 basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
To Serve
- Bread slices (such as baguette or rustic country bread)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel, finely chop the shallot and herbs, grate the garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes and castelvetrano olives into small pieces to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped shallot, grated garlic, red chili flakes, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, chopped parsley, basil, balsamic vinegar, and Maldon salt. Stir until well incorporated.
- Serve: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and place it alongside fresh slices of your preferred bread, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the flavorful mixture as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust the red chili flakes quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Castelvetrano olives can be substituted with green olives if unavailable.
- For a vegan version, substitute parmesan cheese with a vegan cheese alternative or nutritional yeast.
- This dip can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Keywords: sun-dried tomato dip, olive oil dip, bread dip, Mediterranean appetizer, no-cook dip, garlic dip, parmesan bread dip
