An irresistible Mediterranean-inspired dip featuring bold sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in rich olive oil – perfect for crusty bread or as a flavorful appetizer.
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes (for flavors to meld)
Ingredients
For the Dip
- ½ cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
For Serving
- 1 loaf crusty bread (baguette, ciabatta, or sourdough)
- Optional: Grated Parmesan or crumbled feta
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dip
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, parsley, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomato oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
2. Serve
- Pour the dip into a shallow serving dish.
- Serve with warm, crusty bread for dipping.
- Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan or feta for extra richness.