Herb and Garlic Olive Oil Dip with Bread Rounds
	
		This Herb and Garlic Olive Oil Dip is a flavorful and aromatic appetizer made with infused olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic, perfect for dipping warm, crusty bread rounds.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Mariem
 
							- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 5 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Appetizer
 
							- Method: No-Cook
 
							- Cuisine: Mediterranean
 
							- Diet: Vegan
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
 
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
 
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
 
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
 
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
 
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
 
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
 
- 1 loaf French baguette or Italian bread, sliced into rounds
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper.
 
- Stir well and let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
 
- If using balsamic vinegar, drizzle it over the oil mixture just before serving.
 
- Meanwhile, lightly toast the bread rounds in the oven or on a grill until golden and crisp.
 
- Serve the herb and garlic olive oil dip in a shallow dish with the warm bread rounds on the side for dipping.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use fresh herbs when available for enhanced flavor.
 
- Let the dip sit longer (up to a few hours) for deeper infusion.
 
- Add grated Parmesan or crushed olives for variation.
 
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1/4 of dip with bread
 
							- Calories: 220
 
							- Sugar: 1g
 
							- Sodium: 250mg
 
							- Fat: 22g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 3g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 10g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 2g
 
							- Cholesterol: 0mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: olive oil dip, garlic herb dip, appetizer, bread dip, vegan dip, Mediterranean