Orange + Parsley Salad

6 oranges

1/4 c crumbled feta cheese
1/4 c chopped green olives
1/4 c chopped parsley
1/4 c chopped toasted almonds
dash of salt
Drizzle of EVOO and Tangerine balsamic
Remove the peel and pith from the six oranges. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut segments from one orange and then slice remaining oranges into rounds and arrange on a platter. 
Top with the orange segments, the juice from the bowl and a drizzle of a mild Spicy Olive extra virgin olive oil (we recommend Koroneiki) and a drizzle of The Spicy Olive’s Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar. Season with a bit of salt. 
Sprinkle with chopped parsley leaves, sliced green olives, feta cheese and chopped, toasted almonds.

Spinach + Strawberry Salad

19 oz. package of baby spinach leaves

1 cup strawberries, slicked thick
1/3 cup red onion, sliced thin
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 tsp. lemon zest 
1.5 tsp. poppy seeds
1.5 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Lemon Olive Oil
3 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
Mix the spinach leaves, strawberries, red onion, cucumber and almonds in a salad bowl. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and add the poppy seeds and lemon zest. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Citrus Salad

2 tbsp. walnuts or pecans, chopped

6 oz. bag of mixed greens
2 naval oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup seedless grapes, halved

Dressing:
1/4 cup The Spicy Olive Grapefruit White Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup The Spicy Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. orange juice

Mix salad greens and fuit in a salad bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil. Add oil in steady stream, whisking constantly until well incorporated. Pour over salad and serve.

The Spicy Olive’s Macerated Berries

Macerated Berries

Ingredients:

2 C fresh strawberries 1/2 C The Spicy Olive Chocolate Balsamic 1/2 C The Spicy Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1/2 C fresh basil, rolled lengthwise and then sliced lengthwise

Preparation:

Slice berries lengthwise into very thin slices. Add equal parts balsamic & oil. Gently fold in fresh basil & sugar. Reserve and spoon over top of ice cream or serve in a bowl with fresh whipped cream.

LOW FAT VERSION: Reduce the Olive Oil to 1 Tablespoon for a lower fat taste treat. You need a little bit of oil to “bind” the “sauce”, so don’t leave it out!

Alternative Spicy Olive Balsamic Vinegar Suggestions:

Strawberry Balsamic, Fig Balsamic, 18 Year Traditional Balsamic, Raspberry Balsamic, Espresso Balsamic, Chocolate Balsamic

The Spicy Olive’s Warm Apple Salad

The Spicy Olive’s Warm Apple Salad

5 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s mild single varietal olive oil, like a Picual or Hojiblanca

2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Red Apple balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon grainy mustard

2  large Granny Smith apples, cut into 3/4 inch wedges

8 cups red leaf lettuce, washed and torn

Place oven rack 8 inches from broiler and preheat. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and mustard. Season with sea salt and pepper, if needed.  Add apples and toss to coat. Transfer apple wedges to baking sheet and broil until edges are browned and apples softened, about 5-8 minutes. Place torn red leaf lettuce into bowl with reserved dressing, add cooked apples and toss until well coated with dressing and serve. Serves 8.

The Spicy Olive Grapefruit Vinaigrette

A great citrusy salad dressing!


Grapefruit Vinaigrette

1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice

1/3 cup Spicy Olive Grapefruit white balsamic 

1/4 cup Spicy Olive single varietal EVOO

2 Tablespoons  Spicy Olive roasted sesame oil

2 Tablespoons dijon mustard 

Mix together and serve over a mixed green salad with orange and grapefruit segments on top!


The Spicy Olive Apple Slaw

 Here is a Great Fall Salad!


The Spicy Olive’s Apple Slaw

1/2 cup buttermilk

4 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Red Apple Balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s mild single varietal olive oil, like Picual or Hojiblanca

12 ounces packaged broccoli slaw

1 Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add broccoli slaw and apple matchsticks and toss to coat. Serves 8.