5 from 10 votes
Olive Oil Dip with Parmesan and Herbs
This Olive Oil Dip combines extra virgin olive oil with grated garlic, fresh parsley, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, it forms a richly flavored, aromatic dip ideal for crusty breads like ciabatta or flatbread. The herbs and spices blend smoothly into the oil for a vibrant accompaniment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
people (makes 1/3 cup)
Calories:
1301 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic grated, small clove
- 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese plus more to your liking, finely grated
- bread ciabatta, or flatbread, for serving, good crusty
Instructions
- Mix. In a shallow bowl, stir together the oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sun dried tomatoes.
- Finish and serve. Grate the parmesan cheese directly on top. Gently mix with a spoon and serve, alongside your favorite bread.
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Notes
- Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor; options include Spanish, Arbequina, or Italian Nocellara EVOO.
- Adding a teaspoon of za’atar herb blend adds an interesting variation to the dip.
- Serve freshly prepared alongside crusty breads like ciabatta or flatbreads for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
130.1kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3.2g
(1%)
Protein
1.5g
(3%)
Fat
12.9g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.4g
(8%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8.9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
2.2mg
(1%)
Sodium
51.8mg
(2%)
Potassium
169.5mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.7g
(3%)
Sugar
1.7g
(3%)
Vitamin A
116.8IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
31.4mg
(3%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people (makes 1/3 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130.1kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 12.9g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 51.8mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 169.5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 116.8IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31.4mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.