Easy Olive Oil Bread Dip
- PREP 5min
- TOTAL 5min
This garlic and herb mixture is a flavor bomb. When topped with olive oil, it turns into a delicious dip for bread. Keep extra olive oil close by. You can always top up the plate with more.
You Will Need
2 garlic cloves, or more depending on how garlicky you want it
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
Pinch sea salt, see tips
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional to make it spicy
1/2 cup (118ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Crusty bread
Directions
Finely mince the garlic and capers. Add to a bowl along with the oregano, rosemary, thyme, and cheese. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper.
Use the back of a spoon to smoosh the herbs into the garlic and capers.
Make one or two mounds of the garlic-herb mixture on a rimmed plate. Drizzle the olive oil on top. Serve with bread.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Make-ahead: Prepare the garlic-herb mixture a day or two in advance and store, covered tightly, in the refrigerator. The fresh herbs may lose some color. When ready to serve, add the mixture to a plate and top with olive oil.
- Capers: We love the saltiness capers add to the dip, but you can leave them out. The dip still tastes great without them.
- Dried herbs vs. fresh: We prefer fresh rosemary and thyme, but you can use dried rosemary and thyme instead of fresh. Crush the dried herbs a little in the palm of your hand before adding them to the mix. You will also want to use a little less (about 1/2 teaspoon). To use fresh oregano instead of dried, use a teaspoon of chopped fresh oregano.
- Salt: Use your favorite salt. If you have it, I love truffle salt for this recipe.
- Balsamic vinegar: Adding a small splash of balsamic vinegar is delicious!
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We did not include bread in the calculations.