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What goes with olive oil

What pairs with olive oil for dressings and sauces: lemon, garlic, anchovy, herbs, mustard, capers.

Best pairings

  • Lemon juice

    Three parts oil to one part lemon — the simplest dressing.

  • Garlic

    Raw and grated for punch, or confit for sweetness.

  • Anchovy

    Dissolves into the oil; nobody will know it's there.

  • Fresh herbs

    Parsley, basil, mint — pick one and lean in.

  • Dijon mustard

    Emulsifies and adds tang.

  • Capers

    Briny pops that wake everything up.

FAQ

Extra virgin or regular?

Extra virgin for finishing and raw sauces; regular for cooking.

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