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Elevate any meal by starting it off with a restaurant-style olive oil dip with crispy bread. This dip brings the perfect flavor blend with punchy herbs and spices; it only takes minutes to assemble!
save this recipe!You know what sets a good restaurant apart from a fantastic restaurant? Whether or not they give you bread. And when they give you bread alongside a dipping oil? 1,000,000 bonus points! Seriously, though, a thick, hearty, high-quality bread is made infinitely better when paired with a perfectly seasoned olive oil.
Plus, olive oil is a heart-healthy oil that’s full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s good for your tastebuds and your health!
And because you deserve a 5-star level dipping oil any day of the week, I’m teaching you how to make it. This particular recipe is simple and quick — it just comes down to using the correct blend of spices! So with that, let’s get started.
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Here’s what you’ll need
Olive oil dip is all about the spices — that’s where the flavor happens! Jump to the recipe card for the full quantities.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: This should be good quality oil since it’s the base.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves are a must. Be sure to mince them finely or grate them to avoid a big bite of garlic. If you only have garlic powder, you can swap fresh garlic for 1 teaspoon of powder.
- Lemon Juice: For a little bit of acidity to cut through the richness.
- Dried Herbs: You’ll need basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
How to make restaurant-style bread dip
Here’s a quick overview. Jump to the recipe card for the full instructions.
- Stir all of the ingredients in a bowl and then add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
the best bread for dipping
A true olive oil dip should be paired with the perfect type of bread. I recommend hearty options like Italian bread, French bread, ciabatta bread, focaccia bread, or anything else with a tough crust and fluffy center. The fluffiness is key for soaking up maximum oil and flavor!
Dishes to serve alongside olive oil dip
We all know appetizers are one of the best parts of the meal, so here are some additional ideas that you can pair with this dip.
- Savory Roasted Cranberry Salsa: Perfect for the holidays!
- Avocado Bruschetta: So fresh and also so easy to make.
- Grilled Romaine Salad: These flavors complement the olive oil dip perfectly.
Olive Oil Dip For Bread (Restaurant Style!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 236 mL
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine: Stir together all ingredients, adding a pinch of salt and pepper to suit your taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
did you make this?Leave a comment below and tag @liveeatlearn on social media! I love seeing what you’ve made!
I made this a few days ago and honestly, I can’t stop eating it. It’s so good on french bread as well as ciabatta. I’ll make it again with a better quality olive oil. So good.
So happy to hear it, Geoff! Enjoy! 😀
This dip is so flavorful! The lemon juice is a nice surprise
It’s such a tasty one! So glad you liked it, Dennis! 😀