Balsamic Tomato Bread Dip

Ingredients

• 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 250 g cherry tomatoes, finely diced
• 60 g mixed green and black olives, sliced
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 30 g Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, finely grated
• 0.5 lemon Zest of ½ lemon

Steps

1. In a shallow serving dish, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add the tomatoes, olives, red onion, fresh basil, Parmesan, and lemon zest.
3. Gently mix everything together until well coated.
4. Let the dip rest for 10–15 minutes so all those delicious flavors can come together.
5. Serve with warm crusty baguette, toasted crostini, crackers, or pita chips—and don’t forget to scoop up that flavorful balsamic olive oil!