Loaded Olive Oil Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, grated
• Zest and juice from ½ of a lemon
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp minced Calabrian chilies or Calabrian chili paste
• ⅓ cup kalamata olives, sliced
• ¼ cup parsley, finely minced
• ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced
• ¼ cup basil, finely sliced
• ¼ cup pecorino, grated

Finish with:

• Flakey salt and ground black pepper to taste

Serve with:

• Grilled sourdough, warm baguette, or warm flatbread

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large serving dish.
2. Serve with warm bread of choice for dunking and sopping.