Salads & Dressings

Caprese Salad with Cilantro Pesto and Pomegranate Dark Balsamic

Cilantro Pesto: 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed, washed, and dried 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 4 green onions, white portion only, chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs discarded, chopped (optional) 1/3 cup of Olive Us mild – moderate intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Juice from 2 small limes, about 1 tablespoon…

Wedge Salad

Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled 1 tablespoon chives, diced Dressing: 4 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese Kosher salt Cracked pepper to taste Directions: Cook bacon and crumble when done – set aside Whisk…

Ricotta, Cilantro & Roasted Onion Dip

Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh ricotta 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1/4 cup Olive Us Cilantro & Roasted Onion infused Olive Oil 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed chives, parsley, mint, and tarragon. Kosher salt Pepper Pepper flakes –…

Key Lime Miso Noodle Bowl

Key Lime Balsamic Miso Dressing Ingredients: 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso 2 tablespoons Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic 1 tablespoon Olive Us Honey Ginger White Balsamic 3 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Olive Us Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil of choice 1 teaspoon Olive Us Roasted Sesame Oil Directions:…

Chipotle Lime Aioli

Ingredients: 1 cup Olive Us Chipotle Olive Oil 2 large egg yolks at room temperature** 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Directions: In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the egg yolks, salt, garlic and lime juice. Process until well combined. VERY SLOWLY, drop by…

Natural High Oleic Peanut Butter (or Nut Butter)

Peanut butter is a pantry staple for most folks.  If you have kids, chances are you have an extra jar stashed in the cupboard.  What lots people don’t know is that many types of peanut butter contain loads of dangerous hydrogenated fats, sodium and sugar.  It’s always a good idea to read the labels. The…

Avocado Crema

Great to serve with some grilled chicken or fish! Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados halved and pitted 1 tablespoon of Olive Us Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 cup of Greek yogurt Juice from 2 limes – approx.. 3-4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice Kosher salt to taste Black pepper Directions: Place the avocado, yogurt, Garlic…

Roasted Acorn Squash with Sausage

3 Tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium EVOO 3 Tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 2 acorn squash – cut in halves and seeds removed. 1 small diced onion. 12 oz of Italian sausage 3 chopped celery stalks 1/2 cup of feta cheese 1/4 cup of dried cranberries 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts 1 small chopped…

Elderberry Spinach Salad

This salad can be made with any of our berry balsamics, but it is certainly delicious with our Elderberry Dark Balsamic! Fill a bowl with baby spinach or your favourite salad mix! Top with: feta, almonds, and blueberries (or any berries in season!) Drizzle on: Elderberry Dark Balsamic and Lemon Fused Olive Oil Dig in!…

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Lychee White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Thanks to our supplier, Veronica Foods, for sharing their fabulous recipe for Roasted Delicat Squash Salad with Lychee Balsamic Vinaigrette!! INGREDIENTS: FOR THE ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH 1 delicata squash, 1 to 1.25 pounds 1 tablespoon Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Lychee White Balsamic 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and fresh ground pepper to…