Name: Olive Oil and Herb Dipping Oil
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper; 1 Tablespoon dried parsley; 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary; 1 Tablespoon dried basil; 1 Tablespoon dried oregano; 1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper (use less if you prefer less heat); Extra virgin olive oil (I use about 1/4-1/3 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced

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Prep Time: 5 mins Yield: 4 servings

Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Egg Free | Vegan

Serve this restaurant style Olive Oil and Herb Dipping Oil as your next go-to, easy and simple appetizer. This olive oil based dip is filled with dried herbs and spices and comes together in a matter of minutes, and pairs amazingly with crusty bread.

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2 Reasons to love Olive Oil and Herb Bread Dip:

3 Ingredients in Bread Dipping Oil:

4 Tools needed to make Carrabba’s Olive Oil and Herb Bread Dip:

5 How to make Carrabba’s Bread Dip:

6 Tips for the best Olive Oil Dipping Oil:

7 How to store the herb and spice mix:

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Reasons to love Olive Oil and Herb Bread Dip:

Copycat of Carrabba’s Bread Dip
Comes together in less than 5 minutes
Easy appetizer that everyone will love
Can prepare the herb and spice blend beforehand
The herb and spice blend can be stored
Naturally gluten, dairy and egg free

a bowl of olive oil and herb dipping oil

Ingredients in Bread Dipping Oil:

Olive Oil- use a high quality olive oil for the best results. As a main ingredient, quality olive oil will really shine in this appetizer.

Garlic- we are adding in freshly minced garlic when you add the olive oil, but you can also use garlic powder (not minced garlic) if you do not have fresh garlic.

Spices- parsley, rosemary, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, sea salt and black pepper.

a slice of bread that has been dipped in olive oil and herb dipping oil

Tools needed to make Carrabba’s Olive Oil and Herb Bread Dip:

Measuring spoons
Small mason jar to store the herb mix in
Small plate to serve the oil on

a plate of olive oil and herb dipping oil with baguette

a plate with a tablespoon of olive oil and herb dipping oil

How to make Carrabba’s Bread Dip:

Combine the spices and herbs together in a jar.

Place 1 Tablespoon of the herb mix on a small plate.

Pour olive oil over the top. Add the minced garlic to the oil.

Tips for the best Olive Oil Dipping Oil:

Make sure you are using dried herbs and spices. The ratios for fresh herbs would be different.
Use a high quality olive oil for the best results- it really makes a difference!
Make the herb and spice mix ahead and store for whenever you need and appetizer or a good snack! Just add the fresh garlic and olive oil when ready to serve.

How to store the herb and spice mix:

Store the prepared herb and spice mix in a sealed container at room temperature. I like to use these small mason jars and keep it in my pantry.

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