Simple Garden Salsa

1 Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
.5 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Cilantro & Roasted Onion EVOO
1 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Garlic EVOO
2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Sicilian Lemon or Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste


Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!


To make this recipe even easier, substitute 2 teaspoons of The Spicy Olive’s Jalapeño Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the Jalapeno.

Blackberry Ginger Pork Loin

1 cup The Spicy Olive Blackberry Ginger balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup The Spicy Olive Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pork tenderloins


Place pork tenderloins in zip-loc bag. Reserve some of the vingear and oil for the drizzle. Add Blackberry Ginger Balsamic vinegar and Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Marinate for 2 hours or overnight. Grill or cook in 350 degree F oven, until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F. Slice and drizzle with additional Blackberry Ginger balsamic vinegar before serving.

Blueberry Fields Salad

A Spicy Olive Original!

1 cup chopped walnuts
.33 cup The Spicy Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil
.5 cup The Spicy Olive Wild Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar
2 (5.5 oz.) packages of spring greens or baby spinach mix
1 cup fresh blueberries
.5 small red onion, sliced very thin
1 cup crumbled bleu cheese

Heat walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly
for 5 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Whisk together the Wild
Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar and the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add fresh
ground pepper and salt to taste. Combine walnuts, spinach greens and
other ingredients in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with blueberry
vinaigrette and toss to coat.

The Spicy Olive recommends our Arbequina or Leccino Extra Virgin
Olive Oil for this salad. For a fresher summery taste, pair with the
Lemon or Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Basil-Lemon Fish Marinade

2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 tbsp. The Spicy Olive Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar


Mix together and pour over fish fillets. Cook on the grill or broil in an oven.


A really nice, light preparation for any fish!

Basil Vinaigrette

Whisk together: .5 cup The Spicy Olive’s Raspberry
Balsamic Vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, salt and
pepper to taste. Add The Spicy Olive Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a
slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.

Great on salads, especially spinach and fruit salads. Also a good
marinade or basting sauce for fish and chicken. For other great
pairings, check here.

Grilled Asparagus

Clean asparagus and break off the tough ends of stems.


Place asparagus on platter or in a ziplock bag and pour The Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the asparagus. Toss to coat asparagus with the olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste.


Place directly on the grill or on a grilling plate to cook – for about 5 minutes. Remove with the stalks are bright green and tender and serve with a drizzle of The Spicy Olive’s Traditional Aged 18 Year Balsamic Vinegar.


The Spicy Olive also recommends our Herbs de Provence or Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oils for this recipe. We also have many unique seasoning blends, such as the Seasonella Herbal Salt, that work well with this recipe and other grilled vegetables

Greek Salad Dressing

1/4 cup The Spicy Olive’s Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste


Make the salad using romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, greek olives, sliced red onions and feta cheese crumbles. Drizzle with this Greek Salad dressing and enjoy!


The Greek salad dressing can also be used as a marinade for chicken.

Ice Cream Dream

You can use any of our delicious balsamic vinegars as an ice cream topping.


Simply pour straight from the bottle or prepare a balsamic reduction by putting the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened and reduced.


The raspberry, tangerine or espresso balsamic vinegars are divine with chocolate ice cream. The fruity flavors like Black Cherry, Strawberry, Pomegranate are great over vanilla ice cream.


Let us know which flavors you like best!

Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

Dressing:
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/3 cup Spicy Olive Tangerine or Blood Orange Flavored Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Spicy Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pouch dry onion soup mix
Whisk together salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad:
8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 cucumber, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
1 can mandarin oranges
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and place in a large salad serving bowl. Add all ingredients and toss with salad dressing. Serve immediately.


A Spicy Olive fan favorite!

Olive Oil & Herb Bread

8 tsp. EVOO
2 tsp. Herb mix (rosemary, sage & thyme)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
5 tsp. sugar
5 tsp. salt
1 envelope dry active yeast
5 1/2 cup flour
2 cups warm water (105 degrees F)


Mix the water, yeast and 2 tablespoons of flour in a large bowl. Let stand until foamy — about 5 minutes.


Then add the olive oil, herbs, salt and sugar. Slowly mix in the water so that a dough forms.


Remove from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured counter for about 10-15 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.


Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled — about 1 hour.


Remove the risen dough from bowl and press dough flat. Roll the dough up from one side and tuck the edges under to form a log. Place in a lightly oiled loaf pan. Cover again with the tea towel and let the dough rise until it doubles again.


Bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 370F. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.