5 Dishes Where Only the First Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil Will Do

first harvest extra virgin olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil made from the very first olives of the season is one of the best dressings there is. Pressed from olives that haven’t yet fully ripened, it has a uniquely intense personality that is best enjoyed raw. How? Here are five ideas:

Toast

Ideal at breakfast to give you a healthy, tasty energy boost.

Salad

Extra virgin olive oil made from the very first olives of the season brings out the best in any salad. Drizzle away!

Fruit Salad 

Extra virgin olive oil made from the very first olives of the season has a lovely fruity flavor that works wonders with fresh fruit, especially acidic fruit like oranges.

Ajo Blanco Soup 

The garlic and almonds in this cold soup are the perfect partners for this fruity olive oil. Taste the difference!

Vinaigrette

Take some acidic vinegar and some sharp olive oil, mix them together and you’ve got a wonderful combination. How about a classy mango or pomegranate vinaigrette made with sherry or Cabernet Sauvignon vinegar?

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