Greek-Inspired Bread Dipping Oil
Description
This Greek-Inspired Bread Dipping Oil is a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic, herbs, and lemon—perfect for dipping bread, pita, or drizzling over Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice , or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, pour the olive oil and add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Stir in the lemon juice or red wine vinegar to balance the oil’s richness.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well to combine.
- Allow the dipping oil to sit for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve with warm, crusty bread, pita, or breadsticks. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk, optional
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Customize with crumbled feta, kalamata olives, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg