How to use Basil Olive Oil

How to use Basil Olive Oil

Our Fresh Basil Olive Oil tastes and smells like a freshly picked bunch of basil. That’s because it is made using hand-picked basil and prepared for infusion within hours. It starts with certified extra virgin olive oil, which adds all the health benefits. With Fresh Basil Olive Oil, we bring the wonders of the garden to you!

 

Drizzle on fresh tomatoes or white bean soup.

You’ll love it over pasta, in sauces or pestos.

Combine our Fresh Basil Olive Oil with our Fresh Garlic Olive Oil for a quick and easy pasta sauce.

Drizzle Basil Olive Oil and We Olive Aged Balsamic Vinegar over fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella for a delicious Caprese salad.

 

Top your favorite pasta with Fresh Basil Olive Oil, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese for a quick and easy dinner dish.

 

Roast or sauté veggies in Fresh Basil Olive Oil to intensify earthy, fresh flavors.

 

Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast

This Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin Roast is super simple and will feed a crowd. The leftover sliced pork make fantastic sandwiches.

Grilled Plum Crazy Burrata Cheese Salad

Warm grilled plums and soft Burrata cheese are finished with a smokey dressing.

 

Stove-Top Eggplant Parmesan Napoleon

This play on eggplant parm that only uses the stovetop.

Tomato Basil Spread

This flavorful basil olive oil spread can be used liked butter – spread it on grilled cheese sandwiches, top grilled chicken or seafood, or toss grilled or roasted veggies with it. It’s especially delicious on fresh pasta!

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

This bright, zesty salad dressing is delicious on greens and grain salads but is also lovely as a sauce for grilled chicken and roasted veggies.

Blackberry Basil Spritzer

This Blackberry Basil Spritzer is a refreshing summer drink that will keep you hydrated. Seasonal blackberries and fresh basil pair perfectly with a hint of lime. We’ve also added some variations on this drink so you can experiment with other flavors or turn it into a cocktail!

Marinated Cheese

Marinated cheese is your new favorite recipe Marinated cheese is incredibly easy to make and endlessly adaptable with different flavor combinations and olive oils. You can serve marinated cheese with toasted baguette, cracker and veggies as an appetizer or add it to your favorite sandwich, salad or pizza.

Bufala Negra Cocktail

Our slightly adapted version features ginger ale, fresh basil, and Sweet Sangria Balsamic Vinegar, which is available for a limited time. If you can’t get your hands on Sangria Balsamic, our Traditional Aged Balsamic also works well here.

Peach Basil Mimosa

You can find this mimosa at We Olive & Wine Bar. It’s one of our most popular sippers!

Basil Puree

This recipe for Basil Puree is the perfect way to use an abundance of basil and it keeps in the fridge for weeks. Toss it with pasta or cooked veggies, drizzle it on soups, pizzas or grilled meats, and add a tablespoon to your vinaigrette.

Fresh Corn Succotash

This is the perfect zesty side. Minimal cooking time. Bright, fresh flavors. And it’s versatile. We made a big batch of this and served it with fried chicken. The next day we tossed with pasta and sautéed shrimp. And on the third day we used to garnish a chilled tomato soup.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

We love this dressing on an arugula or spinach salad with toasted almonds, grilled chicken, goat cheese, and fresh berries.

 

As you can see, Fresh Basil Olive Oil is simple with just a drizzle on most anything, but it also enhances so many recipes. No wonder it’s one of the top two flavored olive oils that customers bring back there bottles to refill. Once, you start using it, it’ll be a staple in your kitchen.  Enjoy!