Olive Oil & Food Pairing Chart

EVOO	Tasting Notes	Best Use
Mild/ Delicate	Smooth and mild, delicate, light, elegant flavor, mellow yet rich Slight bitterness and fruitiness Buttery	Dishes that require subtle flavor enhancements: Fish Pesto Eggs Baking/preparing desserts Popcorn Mayonnaise Tender salad greens
Medium	Fruity Pleasant bitterness and pungency Hint of a peppery finish Artichoke, avocado, nut	Dishes that call for fruity flavor enhancements: Bitter Salad greens Grilled Chicken White meat Lamb Vegetables Fresh pasta Great for dipping with bread or vegetables. Red wine vinaigrette Corn salad Sautéed or slow-roasted meat dishes such as lamb shanks
Robust/ Strong	Intensely bold and assertive Pungent Spicy Grassy, artichoke, tomato, herbs	Dishes that call for a bold flavor: Pasta Sauces Bitter greens Spicy dishes Soups (as ingredient and drizzled on top) Stews Grilled meats & roasts Bruschetta Aged cheeses Seafood paella With garlic mashed potatoes