Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Pairings
How to Dip Bread in Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Pour a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil into a shallow dish. Add a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar — dark for richness, white for brightness. Add a pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper if you like. Tear fresh crusty bread and dip. The ratio is personal, but start with about 3 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic. The key is using genuinely fresh cold-pressed EVOO and a quality aged balsamic — the difference from grocery store versions is immediate.
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Salads & Dressings
Salad Pairings
Whisk 3 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic, add salt and pepper, done. Better than any bottled dressing.
Champagne Wine Vinegar & Any Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Light, bright, and clean. The most versatile salad dressing base we carry. Works on anything from arugula to a simple tomato salad.
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic & Basil Olive Oil
Bright, herby, and summery. Perfect on caprese salad, grilled zucchini, or pasta salad. One of our top sellers in warmer months.
Raspberry Balsamic & Fused Lemon Olive Oil
Sweet-tart raspberry with a bright citrus base. Exceptional on spinach salad with goat cheese, pecans, and fresh berries.
Honey Ginger White Balsamic & Fused Blood Orange Olive Oil
Warm and citrusy with a ginger kick. Beautiful on an Asian-inspired slaw or mixed greens with mandarin oranges and sesame.
Peach White Balsamic & Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
Sweet peach with savory herb. A crowd-pleaser on a summer salad or as a marinade for grilled chicken.
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic & Garlic Olive Oil
Bright lemon and savory garlic. A go-to dressing for roasted vegetable salads, grain bowls, and grilled fish over greens.
Sweet Finishes
Dessert Pairings
This is where people are always surprised. A drizzle of balsamic or flavored olive oil over the right dessert is one of the easiest upgrades in your kitchen.
Raspberry Balsamic & French Vanilla Ice Cream
Our single most popular dessert pairing. The sweet-tart raspberry balsamic drizzled over vanilla ice cream stops people in their tracks every time. Simple and extraordinary.
Dark Chocolate Balsamic & Chipotle Olive Oil
Rich chocolate with a smoky heat. Drizzle over brownies, chocolate cake, or use as a dipping sauce for fresh strawberries. Unexpected and addictive.
Cinnamon Pear Balsamic & Fused Blood Orange Olive Oil
Warm spice, sweet pear, and bright citrus. Drizzle over pound cake, pancakes, French toast, or a cheese plate with brie.
Cara Cara Orange-Vanilla White Balsamic & Butter Olive Oil
Bright orange and creamy vanilla with a buttery base. Outstanding drizzled over waffles, crepes, angel food cake, or fresh fruit.
Maple Balsamic & Butter Olive Oil
Rich maple sweetness with a smooth buttery finish. The best thing you’ll ever put on pancakes, waffles, or roasted sweet potatoes.
Strawberry Balsamic & Fused Lemon Olive Oil
Sweet strawberry and bright lemon. Drizzle over cheesecake, panna cotta, or fresh strawberries with whipped cream.
