Ultimate 5-Minute Restaurant Style Olive Oil Bread Dip
Create a restaurant-quality olive oil bread dip in just five minutes. This easy, no-cook appetizer uses simple garlic, Italian herbs, and quality olive oil to perfectly complement your crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced very finely
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (for serving, optional swirl)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You need no cooking for this simple appetizer.
- In a shallow serving dish or bowl, combine the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the olive oil directly over the herbs and spices in the dish.
- If you are using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the oil mixture.
- Let the olive oil bread dip sit for at least 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld. This step is key for a flavorful dip.
- Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread for dipping.
- If desired, drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the top of the oil just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to swirl into their portion.
Notes
- Use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you have; since this is a no-cook recipe, the oil flavor is the main component.
- For a Carrabba’s copycat flavor, ensure your Italian seasoning blend is prominent.
- To serve this as a warm bread dipping sauce, gently warm the olive oil in a small saucepan for 2 minutes before mixing with the spices. Do not let it simmer.
- This dip is excellent for entertaining and is a quick appetizer for guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0