Tuscan Spice Blend

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

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Condiment

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 10 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl

Ingredients

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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