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Parmesan Olive Bread Dipping Oil

This easy Bread Dipping Oil is packed with buttery Castelvetrano olives, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon, and olive oil for a restaurant-worthy appetizer that's ready in minutes. Serve it with warm crusty bread for an easy entertaining recipe that's bursting with fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Course: Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: bread dipping oil, easy bread pudding, easy olive oil dip, lemon parmesan dipping oil, olive bread dipping oil
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup Castelvetrano olives finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 –2 dashes red pepper flakes to taste
  • Pinch kosher salt or to taste
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons golden balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the chopped olives, basil, red onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, vinegar, and lemon zest to a shallow serving dish or bowl.
  • Pour in the olive oil.
  • Stir well until fully combined.
  • Allow the mixture to rest for 10–15 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread and enjoy.