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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

We love a good Greek Salad! Crunchy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, and kalamata olives are the heart and soul of this salad- but it’s the dressing that really makes those zesty flavors burst in your mouth! This recipe is our version of this classic dish.  Enjoy!

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Sparkling Honey Ginger Lemonade

This spicy and refreshing lemonade is the perfect drink for a hot summer day, or as a refreshing detoxifying cooler.

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Mushroom & Truffle Smothered Pork Cutlets

Our smothered cutlets in mushroom and truffle sauce taste like they've been simmering all day.  Richly flavored with savory umami goodness, alternatively try this sauce with chicken, over steak, or for a vegetarian option with rigatoni tossed in a creamy blend of Parmesan and ricotta.

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Creamy Sweet Onion Dip

This dip is sweet, savory, and creamy all at the same time.  Pair it with your favorite veggies and chips, use it on a burger, as a fry sauce, as a topping for a baked potato, or as a dipping sauce for grilled fish, chicken, steak, veggies, and just about everything. 

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Traditionally we use basil but for this particular snack we used a combination of fresh oregano, fresh mint, and green onion which worked beautifully. 

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Middle Eastern Salad with Za’atar

This is one of our favorite simple salads; fresh and full of flavor enhanced with a hint of exotic spice. A simple yet impressive crowd pleaser.  Juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, tart and creamy Greek yogurt, brought together by a fresh and luxurious extra virgin olive oil and the perfect savory spice mixture.  

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Hearty Greek Salad

We’re always changing up our version of a “Greek Salad”. Sometimes we keep it a simple “Horiatiki” or Village Salad with the basics and other times we add chicken, and use a crunchy Romain as a base. The secret in this Greek salad is the dressing!

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Maple Apple Caramel Bread Pudding

This is a great way to use up stale bread.  You can make this in advance and let it soak overnight.  If you’re not into raisins, try cranberries, chopped walnuts, or pecan pieces.  If you don’t have butter infused olive oil, any mild, creamy single varietal extra virgin olive oil will do

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Caramelized Pear on Warm Brie

When that first crisp morning arrives at the beginning of September, all I want to do is get to the market to pick up some pears and some Brie so I can eat this for dinner. During the holiday season I make this caramelized pear topping in massive quantities and store it in the fridge for last-minute guests. It’s quick and easy, and it even lands on toast or oatmeal (as long as no one is watching). Make sure to use a mild and fruity olive oil.

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Island Olive Oil Greek Style Salad

Dukkah: Sesame and Coriander Dip

This is a classic Egyptian way to serve bread as a starter course, with other dips and “mezzeh” (appetizers), or alongside kebabs with a nice green salad.  This is also a fun gift idea to make as a hostess gift or for holiday gift giving. Portion dukkah into small mason jars along with a nice bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

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