Popular Oil and Vinegar Pairings
Finding the combination of flavours that make your taste buds dance is all about experimenting with new ideas and being adventurous in the kitchen. The list below is just a small sampling of the many possible flavour combinations. Try combining the following oils and vinegars for unique dressings, marinades, and bread-dippers.
Vinegar + Oil Pairings:
Blackberry Ginger Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Blackberry Ginger Balsamic + Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil
Blueberry Balsamic + Lemon Fused Olive Oil
Blueberry Balsamic + Milanese Gremolata Infused Olive Oil
Cara Cara Orange & Vanilla White Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Cara Cara Orange & Vanilla White Balsamic + Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil
Cherry Balsamic + Roasted Almond Oil
Cherry Balsamic + Lemon Fused Fused Olive Oil
Cherry Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Cinnamon Pear Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Cinnamon Pear Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Cinnamon Pear Balsamic + Roasted Walnut Oil
Dark Chocolate Balsamic + Chipotle Infused Olive Oil
Dark Chocolate Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Espresso Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Espresso Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Espresso Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Espresso Balsamic + Roasted Almond Oil
Fig Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Fig Balsamic + Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil
Honey Ginger White Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Honey Ginger White Balsamic + Cilantro & Roasted Onion Infused Olive Oil
Honey Ginger White Balsamic + Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil
Honey Ginger White Balsamic + Toasted Sesame Seed Oil
Lavender Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Lavender Balsamic + Herbes de Provence Infused Olive Oil
Lavender Balsamic + Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil
Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic + Toasted Sesame Seed Oil
Mango White Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Mango White Balsamic + Lemon Fused Olive Oil
Mango White Balsamic + Rosemary Fused Olive Oil
Neapolitan Herb Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Neapolitan Herb Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Neapolitan Herb Balsamic + Lemon Fused Olive Oil
Neapolitan Herb Balsamic + Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oil
Neapolitan Herb Balsamic + Oregano Fused Olive Oil
Neapolitan Herb Balsamic + Rosemary Fused Olive Oil
Peach White Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Peach White Balsamic + Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil
Peach White Balsamic + Harissa Infused Olive Oil
Pineapple White Balsamic + Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oil
Pineapple White Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Pineapple White Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Pineapple White Balsamic + Mandarin Fused Olive Oil
Pomegranate Balsamic + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Pomegranate Balsamic + Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil
Pomegranate Quince White Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Pomegranate Quince White Balsamic + Avocado Oil
Raspberry Balsamic + Lemon Fused Olive Oil
Raspberry Balsamic + Grapefruit Fused Olive Oil
Serrano Honey Specialty Vinegar + Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oil
Serrano Honey Specialty Vinegar + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Serrano Honey Specialty Vinegar + Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Sherry Wine Vinegar + Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oil
Sherry Wine Vinegar + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Sherry Wine Vinegar + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Cilantro & Roasted Onion Infused Olive Oil
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Milanese Gremolata Infused Olive Oil
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Rosemary Fused Olive Oil
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil
Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Wild Mushroom & Sage Infused Olive Oil
Strawberry Balsamic + Basil Infused Olive Oil
Strawberry Balsamic + Lemon Fused Olive Oil
Tangerine Balsamic + Avocado Oil
Tangerine Balsamic + Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil
Traditional Balsamic + ANY Olive Oil
White Balsamic + ANY Olive Oil
ANY Balsamic + ANY Ultra Premium certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pairing and Blending Ratios:
For Dark Balsamics - We suggest 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil
For White Balsamics - We suggest 1 part vinegar to 4 parts oil
We all have different tastes, so don't hesitate to adjust the ratios to suite your palate.
Substituting Flavours:
For all the suggested pairings above you can easily substitute any of the citrus flavoured oils with another citrus flavoured oil. For example the Persian Lime that is paired with the Honey Ginger White Balsamic can also be substituted with the Blood Orange, or Lemon, or Grapefruit, etc... Currently we offer 6 different citrus flavoured oils. These include the Blood Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Bergamot, and Persian Lime.
Have fun experimenting with the flavours above and let them inspire you to create wonderful dishes. We are certain you will enjoy them and will come up with many unique pairings of your own!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a very healthy product and an all-natural ingredient. Incorporating its use with your meals will enhance the flavours in all your recipes. Be adventurous and bold with this ingredient. You'll be amazed at how versatile and flavourful it can be.
To see our recipes using olive oil and for healthy inspiring culinary ideas, please see our Olive Oil Recipes page.