Description
This Easy Loaded Festive Bread Dipping Oil is a flavorful and quick appetizer perfect for entertaining. It combines olive oil with dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, orange zest, and balsamic vinegar to create a chunky, aromatic dipping oil that pairs beautifully with warm fresh bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Oil and Vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Dried Fruits and Nuts
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
Cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- A handful of rosemary leaves, chopped
- A handful of sage leaves, chopped
Flavorings
- Zest of 1 orange
- A big pinch of flaky salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a wide, shallow bowl and mix with a spoon to combine into a cohesive, chunky oil.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mixture and adjust the flaky salt as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: You can mix the oil in a separate bowl and then transfer it to a serving platter or mix it directly in the serving bowl to save washing up. Serve with warm fresh bread for an inviting appetizer experience.
Notes
- This dipping oil is the easiest and quickest appetizer to prepare for guests.
- The festive twist is created by adding dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, and sage.
- Serve with soft, warm no-knead focaccia or any fresh bread for the best experience.
- Mixing the oil directly in the serving bowl reduces cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 211 calories
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 427 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
