Tomato Bread Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ¼ cup chopped parsley
02 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
03 - ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
04 - 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
06 - 6 cloves garlic, grated or minced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped basil
08 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - ¾ cup good quality olive oil
10 - ¼ cup chopped Castelvetrano olives
11 - 1 shallot, finely minced
12 - Fresh crusty bread for dipping

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium pan, mix the olive oil, chopped shallot, garlic, and chili flakes together. Heat on low until the garlic just begins to turn golden, around 4-5 minutes. Pull off the heat and let it cool a little.
02 - In a mixing bowl, pour the cooled flavored oil. Toss in the Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, balsamic, and salt. Stir it all up and serve alongside some fresh bread.

# Notes:

01 - Keep the oil chilled in the fridge for up to a week.