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Garlic & Herb Dipping Oil with Dates

Garlic Herb Bread Dipping Oil with Medjool Dates

Take your appetizer spread to the next level with this Garlic Herb Bread Dipping Oil featuring Medjool dates, feta, olives, artichokes, fresh herbs, and balsamic vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy bread dip delivers the perfect balance of savory, salty, and naturally sweet flavors for entertaining or everyday snacking.

 

Recipe by Amy Davis

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsps aged balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup Calvestrano olives, pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ⅓ cup Natural Delights Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • ¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 
  • ¼ cup basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Black pepper + flaky salt to taste
  • Seedy sourdough for dipping

Preparation

  1. To a shallow and wide bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, olives, feta cheese, dates, artichoke hearts, basil, parsley, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
  2. Gently toss to combine, and serve with warm seedy sourdough or focaccia for dipping and scooping. Enjoy!

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.