Mediterranean Olive Oil Dip

🫒 Mediterranean Olive Oil Dip (Full Recipe)

⏱ Time

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Serves: 4–6

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🧺 Ingredients

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (high quality)

• 1 clove garlic, very finely minced or grated

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary

• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)

• Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or basil

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl or plate.

2. Add garlic, oregano, thyme, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.

3. Drizzle in balsamic or red wine vinegar.

4. Add lemon zest if using.

5. Let sit 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to bloom.

6. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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🍞 How to Serve

• With warm crusty bread, focaccia, or pita

• Alongside mezze platters

• Drizzle over grilled vegetables or fish

• Use as a quick vinaigrette (add extra vinegar)

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🧡 Tips & Variations

• Add grated Parmesan for Italian-style dip

• Add za’atar for Eastern Mediterranean flavor

• Add smoked paprika for Spanish twist

• Store covered at room temp for same-day use