Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp high-quality balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Prep the garlic. Mince the 2 cloves of garlic until they are almost a paste.
  2. Activate the herbs. Place the 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, and 1/2 tsp rosemary in your palm and crush them with your other thumb.
  3. Combine the dry base. Add the crushed herbs, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to your shallow plate.
  4. Add the aromatics. Spread the minced garlic and 1 tsp fresh parsley over the herb mixture.
  5. Pour the oil. Drizzle the 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil over the spices until the herbs are fully submerged.
  6. Add the balsamic. Carefully pour the 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar into the center. Watch for the dark beads to form as it hits the oil.
  7. Incorporate the cheese. Sprinkle the 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Let it bloom. Wait 5 minutes before serving until the oil takes on a slightly golden green hue from the herbs.