Tuscan Spice Blend

Tuscan Spice Blend is a balanced mix of dried Italian herbs and spices. It tastes great on salads, fish, chicken, or lamb. Mix with fresh crushed garlic and olive oil and use as a dip for Italian Bread. Or, drizzle some on an Italian sub sandwich for a delicious twist.

Tuscan Spice Blend Recipe

Tuscan Spice Blend

Scott James Gaspard

A blend of Italian herbs and spices to use in bread dips, dressings, rubs, and salads

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Condiment

Cuisine Italian

Servings 8 people

Calories 10 kcal

Equipment

• mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

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For the spice blend

• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp black pepper – freshly ground
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp garlic powder

For making dip

• ½ cup olive oil – extra virgin, high quality
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar – use the good stuff
• 1 tbsp garlic – minced

Instructions

 

• Mix together all of the ingredients except the crushed garlic into a small bowl.
  1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  

For using as a bread dip

• Mix 1 tbsp of the spice blend with about ½ cup olive oil, and 1 tbsp crushed garlic. Dip warm Italian bread into the seasoned oil.
  1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  

Notes

If you intend to keep the spice blend for later use, do not add the freshly minced garlic until you are ready to use it. It will keep up to 6 months this way. If you do mix in the fresh garlic, it will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.

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Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

More Information

DaLynn and I are often asked to bring bread and dip to family gatherings or to dinner parties. She’ll make her yummy, crusty Italian Bread, and I’ll make the dip. I’ll add the Tuscan Spice Blend with minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar to a dish of olive oil at the table-side, just before serving. We’ll slice the bread into wedges for guests to dip into the flavored oil. It makes for a great appetizer that can be easily shared. There is something comforting and intimate about sharing bread that brings people together, and gets the conversations flowing.

Lots of Uses

Bread Dip

The most common use is to mix with freshly minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Use as a dip for Italian Bread. Use high quality olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar for best results.

Seafood

Sprinkle on top of grilled or baked trout with thinly sliced lemons for great flavor. It’s also delicious on grilled or sautéed shrimp.

Poultry

Add to grilled or baked chicken for great Italian flavor.

Meats

The flavor of grilled or roasted pork chops and lamb would benefit greatly from this blend of Italian spices.

Salads

Whisk Tuscan Spice Blend with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and Dijon to make a terrific salad dressing. Or, just use a simple oil and vinegar, and sprinkle some on top. Delicious!

Pizza

Try it on pizzas, or Cheesy Breadsticks for extra good Italian flavor.

Variations

Fresh Herbs

Tuscan Spice Blend tastes amazing with finely minced fresh garden herbs. Make just what you need because it will not keep for long this way, even in the refrigerator.

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