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Loaded Italian herb bread dipping oil with Castelvetrano olives, Calabrese pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a white bowl

Loaded Italian Herb Dipping Oil with Castelvetrano Olives & Balsamic

A bold, herb-packed bread dipping oil layered with buttery Castelvetrano olives, hot Calabrese pepper, a swirl of balsamic, and rustic shredded Parmesan. Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Bono extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Bono Castelvetrano olives pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp Bono hot Calabrese pepper chopped in oil plus a little of the jar oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 tsp Bragg's 24 Herbs & Spice Seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions
 

  1. Prep the olives. Roughly chop the Castelvetrano olives into pieces with some texture — not a paste.
  2. Build the base. Pour the olive oil into a shallow bowl or plate. Add the minced garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to gently infuse.
  3. Add heat & olives. Spoon in the Calabrese pepper along with a little oil from the jar. Add the sliced olives and stir gently.
  4. Season & finish. Sprinkle the herb seasoning over the top. Drizzle the balsamic around the edge — don't fully stir it in, let it swirl for contrast. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Top with Parmesan. Scatter the freshly shredded Parmesan over the top just before serving.
  6. Rest before serving. Let the dip sit for 5–10 minutes at room temperature so the flavors meld together.

Notes

  • Start with 1 tbsp of Calabrese pepper and taste — it can be spicy, so add more to your heat preference.
  • Add the Parmesan right before serving so it stays chunky and rustic rather than sinking into the oil.
  • The balsamic gives this a bold sweet-tangy kick — don't skip it and don't stir it all the way in.
  • Best breads for dipping: crusty sourdough, ciabatta, or focaccia work beautifully here.
    Don't discard the oil from the Calabrese pepper jar — it carries serious flavor and is part of what makes this dip stand out.

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