Description
A quick and festive loaded bread dipping oil featuring olive oil infused with dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, sundried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, and parmesan for a flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Oil and Vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Dried Fruit 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 sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- A handful of rosemary leaves, chopped
- A handful of sage leaves, chopped
Seasoning
- Zest of 1 orange
- A big pinch of flaky salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. Add all the ingredients into a wide, shallow bowl and mix thoroughly with a spoon until the mixture forms a cohesive, chunky oil.
- Adjust Seasoning. Taste the dipping oil and adjust the flaky salt as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve. Serve the festive dipping oil with plenty of warm, fresh bread to enjoy immediately. Optionally, you can mix and serve directly in the bowl to save washing up.
Notes
- Using dried cranberries, apricots, and pistachios gives a festive and flavorful twist to the classic bread dipping oil.
- This dip pairs beautifully with soft, warm no-knead focaccia or any fresh bread of your choice.
- Mixing and serving in the same bowl is a practical way to minimize cleanup.
- Adjust salt according to your taste and the saltiness of your parmesan cheese.
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
