Description
This easy loaded festive bread dipping oil combines olive oil with dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, orange zest, and balsamic vinegar for a flavorful and festive appetizer. Perfect for serving with warm fresh bread, it is quick to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- A handful of rosemary leaves, chopped
- A handful of sage leaves, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 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 suit your preference.
- Serve: Either transfer the mixed dipping oil to a serving platter or serve directly from the mixing bowl to save cleanup. Serve with lots of lovely warm fresh bread and enjoy.
Notes
- This loaded bread dipping oil is a quick and easy appetizer perfectly suited for entertaining, requiring no cooking.
- The combination of dried fruits, nuts, herbs, and cheese adds a festive and flavorful twist to standard olive oil dips.
- Serve alongside warm no-knead focaccia or any soft fresh bread for the best experience.
- Mix in the serving bowl to minimize washing up after preparing.
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
