Elevate your bread dipping with this rich and flavorful Italian Bread Dipping Oil. Loaded with diced artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs mixed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar you’ll never go back to plain bread again.
Light and fruity extra virgin olive oil seasoned with fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar, and dried herbs, and packed chock full of diced artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives makes for a flavorful dipping oil that’s out of this world. Your baguette will never taste the same!
Make the perfect meal and pair this dipping oil with a Vegan Caesar Salad and this Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe along with this Vegan Tiramisu for dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Italian Bread Dipping Oil Recipe
- Tasty: Loaded with fresh and dried herbs this dipping oil has a great bold flavor.
- Simple: With a few simple ingredients you can make this easy bread dipping oil recipe.
- Fast: This bread oil recipe comes together in just a few minutes.
- Versatile: Change up the herbs and spices based on your preference.
What You'll Need to Make This Olive Oil Bread Dip
- Baguette: Use a fresh, crispy baguette for the best flavor and texture.
- Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is always my go-to olive oil but any type will work.
- Balsamic vinegar: Balsamic vinegar balances the flavors of this dipping oil.
- Artichoke hearts: Canned artichokes add flavor and texture to this dipping oil.
- Garlic cloves: Fresh garlic cloves, minced add a rich garlicky taste.
- Olives: Chopped green or black olives add a natural salty flavor.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: Chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil add a deep savory flavor and some texture.
- Basil: Chopped fresh basil adds a pop of color and a deep pungent taste.
- Chili flakes: Add as much or as little chili flakes as you like depending on your spice preference.
- Lemon zest: Use the zest from half a lemon to add a touch of tartness to the bread oil.
- Herbs: Use a combination of oregano, rosemary, black pepper and salt.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Change up the bread: Though this oil tastes amazing on a baguette, it will also taste great on focaccia, sourdough, or ciabatta.
- Gluten-Free: For gluten-free choose a crusty gluten-free bread.
- Add vegan cheese: Stir in some grated vegan parmesan for more flavor.
- Modify the seasonings: Use your favorite dried or fresh herbs to change the taste.
How to Make Bread Dipping Oil
Here are the instructions on how to make this olive oil for dipping bread.
- Chop the add-ins: Finely chop the artichoke hearts, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil and mince the garlic cloves.
- Combine with the olive oil: Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar to a bowl and then stir in the add-ins as well as the chili flakes, lemon zest, and herbs.
- Whisk the oil: Whisk all the ingredients well and enjoy dipping your toasted bread.
Serving Suggestions
This dipping oil for bread recipe makes a great snack, appetizer, or side dish paired with your favorite bread. Perfect for feeding a crowd at your next family get-together, potluck, or party.
- Pair it with this Dairy Free Spinach Dip Recipe for more dipping variety.
- Drizzle over this Easy Vegan Greek Salad as a salad dressing.
- Make and use as a dip for these Vegan Veggie Pinwheels.
Recipe Tips
- Storing: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- Make Ahead of Time: If you want to prep this dish ahead of time you can chop all the add-ins and toss them with the oil and balsamic mixture just before serving or prepare the dipping up but wait to add the fresh basil just before serving.
- Hold the fresh herbs: If you aren’t going to serve the dipping oil right away, add the fresh basil just before serving so it doesn’t wilt and lose its flavor.
- Use good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the real hero in this dipping oil for bread so do your best to get a good quality one.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread just before you serve the dip so it is nice and crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer a nice crunchy bread but whatever bread you prefer would most definitely work as well in this oil recipe for dipping bread.
Extra virgin olive oil is the best and tastiest option for dipping bread.
Olive oil is loaded with healthy fats so eating with bread is a good way to reap the benefits. As with all foods though, everything in moderation.
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Italian Bread Dipping Oil
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3-4 chopped artichoke hearts
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon chopped olives
- 2 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- chili flakes
- lemon zest from ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping the artichoke hearts, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Also, mince or grate the garlic cloves.
- To a bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, artichokes, garlic, olives, tomatoes, basil, chili flakes, lemon zest, oregano, rosemary, salt, and oregano pepper.
- Whisk everything well, dip your toasted bread, and enjoy!
Notes
- Storing: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- Make Ahead of Time: If you want to prep this dish ahead of time you can chop all the add-ins and toss them with the oil and balsamic mixture just before serving or prepare the dipping up but wait to add the fresh basil just before serving.
- Hold the fresh herbs: If you aren’t going to serve the dipping oil right away, add the fresh basil just before serving so it doesn’t wilt and lose its flavor.
- Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil is the real hero in this dipping oil for bread so do your best to get a good quality one.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread just before you serve the dip so it is nice and crisp.
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