Description

This EASY Loaded Festive Bread Dipping Oil is a quick and flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining. Combining olive oil with dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, sundried tomatoes, herbs, garlic, and parmesan, it creates a chunky, aromatic oil ideal for dipping fresh warm bread. The festive twist with seasonal ingredients makes it a crowd-pleaser that's simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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Mix-in 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

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a wide, shallow bowl and mix with a spoon until everything is combined into a cohesive, chunky oil.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust the salt as needed to suit your preference.
Serve: Serve the bread dipping oil with plenty of warm fresh bread, such as no-knead focaccia, and enjoy.

Notes

Use a wide, shallow bowl for easier mixing and serving.
The oil can be mixed directly in the serving bowl to save on washing up.
Try to serve with warm, soft no-knead focaccia or a similar fresh bread for best dipping experience.
Feel free to swap pistachios for other nuts like almonds or walnuts based on preference or availability.
This recipe is perfect for quick entertaining because it requires no cooking—just mix and serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 211 kcal
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