At Tasteful Additions, we like to have fun pairing our fresh 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Flavored Oils with our spectacular Aged Balsamic Vinegars. As you might have experienced in the store or even your experimentation at home, the perfect marrying of an Oil and Vinegar can make the flavors just explode!

Have fun trying these suggested "Perfect Pairings" for either Marinades or Vinaigrettes. For your convenience, the typical ratios for marinades or vinaigrettes are listed below.

Marinade: 1 part Oil to 1 part Vinegar
Vinaigrette: 2 parts Oil to 1 part Vinegar 

TRY THESE OUT POPULAR PAIRINGS!

Basil Olive Oil paired with these balsamics:  Garlic Herb, Blueberry, Fig, Lemon

Blood Orange Olive Oil paired with: Blueberry, Cranberry

Chipotle Olive Oil; Chili, Pineapple, White

Garlic Olive Oil:  White 

Italian Herb Olive Oil pair with: Lemon

Jalapeno Olive Oil:  Lemon, White, 

Lemon Olive Oil with: Lemon White (a personal and fan favorite!), Pineapple, White

Persian Lime Olive Oil with: Blueberry, Honey Ginger, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry, White
Think daiquiris and margaritas!

Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Garlic Olive Oil:  White

"Just Currants": If you are looking to accentuate the Black Currant flavor, be sure to pair it with Arbequina EVOO. It is all about Black Currants and nothing else, yum!

"More Cinnamon Please": This unique combination of our Basil Olive Oil with our Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar truly enhances the cinnamon with a subtle basil undertone.

"Citrus Cinnamon": A fun combination of Persian Lime Olive Oil with our Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar, experience the notes of all three flavors!

"Sweet Limes": The Persian Lime Olive Oil paired with our Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar makes the limes ever so sweet!

"Sweet Cherries": Our Blood Orange Olive Oil with our Cherry Balsamic Vinegar makes the cherries ever so sweet with just a hint of orange at the end.

"Subtle Cherries": For a more subtle cherry sensation,, pair our Cherry Balsamic Vinegar with our Lemon Olive Oil, the lemon flavor lingers nicely.

"Smoky Sweet Chocolate": Strange but true, this combination of our Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and our Chipotle Olive Oil is unbelievable! Simple rich chocolate with a smoky kick.

"Orangie Chocolate": This one is all about Chocolate and Oranges. Our Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar is paired with our Blood Orange Olive Oil for a fun taste sensation.

"Ripe Pineapples": Our Basil Olive Oil and White Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar create an initial sweet apple taste sensation with a ripe pineapple finish.

"Nutty Tropics": No, it is not a place but a great combination of Persian Lime Olive Oil and White Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar.

"Very Berry Basil": Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar and our Basil Olive Oil combine for a intense strawberry start with a sweet basil finish. One of our latest favorites, especially on summer salads.

"Raspberry Circus": This combination, our Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar explodes with lemon upfront and closes with sweet raspberries.

"Sweet Ginger": A must have combination for any Ginger lover. Our Lemon Olive Oil and White Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar combine for a unique flavor profile with an intense ginger finish.

"Simply Basil": Refreshingly sweet. Basil Olive Oil with our Premium White Balsamic Vinegar.

“Spicy Sweet”: White Honey Ginger Balsamic with Persian Lime EVOO.

“Refreshing Respite”: Lemon Olive Oil mixed with with Basil Olive Oil.

“Summery Sweet”: Our Cucumber Melon Balsamic with our Lemon Olive Oil, outstanding on marinated vegetables or a crisp summer salad.

We will continue to add more perfect pairings as our selection of Oils and Vinegars continues to evolve! Be sure to come back to review more combinations very soon.