Garlic Dipping Sauce for Bread

Elevate your bread-dipping experience with this irresistible Garlic Dipping Sauce for Bread—a simple yet flavorful accompaniment bursting with Mediterranean charm. Made with the bold essence of freshly minced garlic and high-quality extra virgin olive oil, this warm and aromatic sauce is infused with zesty lemon juice, freshly chopped parsley, and a hint of salt and pepper. For those who crave a little kick, a dash of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe pairs perfectly with warm crusty bread, focaccia, or breadsticks, making it an ideal appetizer or side dish for any gathering. Luxuriously rich, herbaceous, and tangy, this garlic dipping sauce transforms the simplest bread into a gourmet delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 6 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or use a garlic press to extract the maximum flavor.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, pour the extra virgin olive oil and add the minced garlic.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over low heat and gently warm the olive oil for about 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the garlic burn; it should soften and infuse the oil with its aroma.

Step 4

Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and let the garlic oil cool slightly.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to a small bowl or serving dish.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. If you'd like a bit of heat, add the crushed red pepper flakes as well.

Step 7

Slowly pour the warm garlic-infused olive oil into the bowl, mixing all the ingredients until well combined.

Step 8

Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving dish and serve with warm crusty bread, focaccia, or breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(284.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1957.0

Total Fat 224.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1188.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 45.0mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 166.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 98.1%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 1.6%