Popular Pairings

Originally touted as a holiday special for their winter-esque flavors, this popular pairing has grown to be a year round favorite amongst our customers and friends. An abundance of wonderful recipes await you when you add these best sellers to your kitchen.

Give the gift of exquisite taste when you select this special pairing. We are proud to “follow the crush” and to carry the freshest extra virgin olive oils available!  We change our line-up of delicate to robust oils every 6-8 months and feature oils from South America, Australia, Europe and California. This pairing selects a creamy, seasonal EVOO that compliments the brightness of our Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic.

Try this recipe:  Sicilian Lemon Salsa Verde

Looking for a wonderfully spicy olive oil/balsamic combination? One that is instantly softened with a tart cherry balsamic flavor? This combo has a fruity kick and a mellow tinge of heat that is sure to deliver food excitement from a bottle! Try it on pizzas, splash it on tacos, mix it up for dynamic salad dressings and meat marinades!

If you love your salads...green, leafy, bursting with colors and textures...then this team of slightly fruity, slightly savory is for you! One of our favorites to pair together, try with steak or chicken over arugula, marry them together for a summer daiquiri, and enjoy pure decadence in the form of toasty bruschetta. Enjoy the summer flavors all year long!

Meleah, our National Sales & Marketing Director, deems our Basil Olive Oil & Strawberry Balsamic Pairing her favorite duo to dress fresh summer salads.

Spicy, floral Black Peppercorn Olive Oil pairs perfectly with our crisp, tart Cascadian Raspberry White Balsamic. This robust, fruity duo adds depth of flavor to glazes and meat marinades. Whisk together for a flavorful vinaigrette, and drizzle liberally over a simple summer salad with berries and goat cheese. Fruity with a kick, you'll want to keep this 'power couple' on hand all year long.

Try this Recipe: Royal Salad

Looking for a versatile olive oil and balsamic pairing? Try our Butter Olive Oil and Cinnamon Pear Balsamic. These rich flavors will have your taste buds exploding! This warm and inviting pairing is the perfect winter flavor combination. Try making our signature Cinnamon Pear Cheesecake with this pairing for a truly show stopping dessert.

Try this recipe: Cinnamon Pear Cheesecake, Cinnamon Pear Balsamic French Toast

This pairing tastes like a cozy dream. The Butternut Squash Seed Oil gives a fantastic nutty flavor while the Espresso Balsamic offers an unexpected delight. These flavors are mouth-watering over a nice bowl of ice cream.

Offering a spicy tang, our Chipotle Olive Oil & Tangerine Balsamic Pairing has an exciting tart and citrusy twist! This duo makes a marvelous marinade for grilled meats, or a delightful dressing for green, leafy salads.

Try this recipe: Chipotle Tangerine Vinaigrette, Chipotle Green & Grains Salad

If spicy-smoky-sweet is your thing, then this combination is for you!  Best Friends, Chipotle Olive Oil and Pomegranate Quince Balsamic, are a splendid summer mix, with the perfect balance of all the right flavors. 

Try this recipe: Chipotle Filet and Watermelon Salad

Our bold and smoky Chipotle Olive Oil has found its perfect mate with our delicately sweet Red Apple Balsamic! A gentle blend of confectionery and spicy, this popular set is delicious when dressing greens or as a flavor component in our Chipotle Carrot and Apple Soup!

Try this recipe: Chipotle Carrot and Apple Soup

Time honored fragrant herbs dance amongst our fruity, aged balsamic base to bring you a bright and luscious condimento. Only when paired with our naturally stunning Garlic Olive Oil do you get a marriage of truly remarkable flavors perfect for many culinary applications. Zesty garlic notes compliment the earthy, peppery bites of rosemary, sage, and minty thyme. Magnificent as stand alone flavors, impeccable as a team.

Try this fantastic pairing in this recipe: Tomato Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta 

This knock-out pair is a beloved Saratoga staple! Our Garlic Olive Oil is a fresh, fragrant infusion that is nicely mellowed when paired with our tart-yet-sweet Red Apple Dark Balsamic Vinegar. Both products are extremely versatile - try as a meat marinade, or splash liberally over roasted vegetables.

You can never go wrong with our robust and loveable Garlic Olive Oil. It is so good in fact that our Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, crisp, clean and zesty, has offered to pair up with the must-have legend! Try these crazy kids on just about anything from chicken and pastas, to breads and salads. We guarantee you will enjoy the citrus twist the Lemon Balsamic brings to the boisterous Garlic Oil.

Try this recipe:  Sicilian Lemon Glazed Chicken

Our Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil and Grapefruit Balsamic is the perfect mix of light and fresh. Made with lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and mint, our Milanese Gremolata Oil delightfully compliments the citrusy and tangy notes of the Grapefruit Balsamic. A match made in salad heaven!

Renee, of our Saratoga Shop, uses the Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil and Grapefruit Balsamic as a vinaigrette for arugula salad.

Try this recipe: Mixed Baby Greens with Gremolata Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Our Premium White Balsamic Vinegar really lets the Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil shine in this Gremolata Salad Pairing, resulting in a delightfully light and fresh dressing. Milanese Gremolata is a fabulous Italian blend of zesty garlic, fresh lemon zest, and peppery parsley.  A wonderful lemon taste with hints of garlic and herbs, this duo is perfect for spring salads, grilled chicken, and fancy pasta dishes.

Try this recipe: Mom's Broccoli Salad

Become the Pit Boss of your backyard with the masterful combination of these intense flavors. The quintessential blend for a succulent steak marinade...you will use these tools over and over again!  The woody richness of the Espresso Balsamic naturally tenderizes proteins while the smokey and peppery Chipotle Oil adds a unique and intense depth of flavor to meat marinades.

Try this recipe:  Grilled Sirloin Steak Tips with Espresso Balsamic

Savor the flavors of Fall with the herbal warmth of our Herbes de Provence Olive Oil combined with the sweet, crisp autumn taste of our Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic Vinegar.

Try this recipe: Kale and Apple Salad

With a plentiful blend of fragrant, savory, and hearty herbs, you can count on our Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar and Herbes de Provence Olive Oil to revitalize and flavory enhance your next table fare! The culmination of fresh herbs complement a variety of both poultry dishes and fine marinades. Try this magical mix of herbs as a dressing for caprese salad, or in our Cloudy with a Chance of Meatball Chowder!

Try this recipe: Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs

An exceptional pairing, our Herbes de Provence Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic is both heavenly and fragrant. Not to be outdone by the incredible blend of French herbs and spices, the thick and sweet raspberry balsamic adds that extra flavor perfectly pronounced for savory dishes and fantastic marinades. Enjoyed together or shared separately, you will want to keep these two on deck as you navigate new dishes and rejuvenate old classics.

Try this recipe: Salad with Grilled Chicken and Raspberries

As one of our lighter olive oil and balsamic pairings, our Herbes de Provence Olive Oil and Lavender Balsamic Vinegar pairs beautifully with soft cheeses and is enchanting as a simple summer dressing. Our Herbes de Provence Olive Oil mingles with the prominent flavors of thyme, bay leaf, and sage; delightful when combined with the slightly floral and herbaceous taste of our Lavender Balsamic. 

Try this recipe: Lavender Vinaigrette

Joining our all-star top sellers list is this delightfully invigorating pairing. Our herbaceous Basil Olive Oil and citrusy Sicilian Lemon Balsamic combine to make a bright and robust vinaigrette. Well balanced, refreshing, and easy on the palate, these make a wonderful addition to pasta dishes, bread recipes, and vegetable packed green salads.

Try this recipe: Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, Sicilian Spinach Salad

Blueberry cobbler or pancakes with syrup on the brain? If you are craving the flavor but want to ditch the sugar, this pairing is your new best friend! Made with fresh lemon pulp, the Meyer Lemon Olive Oil blends terrifically with the thick fruitiness of the Blueberry Balsamic.

Try this recipe: Blueberry Crisp with Meyer Lemon Glaze

Create beautiful Italian inspired dishes with this Neapolitan Salad Pairing. With a plentiful blend of fragrant, savory, and hearty herbs, you can count on our Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar and Oregano Olive Oil to revitalize and flavory enhance your next table fare! The culmination of fresh herbs complement a variety of both poultry dishes and fine marinades.

Try this recipe: Neapolitan Pasta Salad

An unexpected, yet surprisingly delightful duo. A must-have for summer salads all year long, this pairing matches the robust flavor of our Fernleaf Dill Olive Oil with the summertime sweetness of juicy, sun-ripened peaches in our Peach Balsamic.

Try this recipe: Watermelon Salad with Arugula Pesto

Perfect for summer, our Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil and Peach Balsamic Vinegar merge to bring you flavors that are light, fresh, and sweet. If you’re searching for something exciting and uniquely different, we recommend trying this pairing! Simply scrumptious on salads and magnificent as a meat marinade. Complex and tangy, it’s delightful with chutney and zippy with poultry glaze.

Try this recipe: Grilled Peach and Pecorino Salad

Ah yes, finding out that the perfect marriage of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar does exist! We’ve paired some of our most beloved flavor combinations to bring you an excellent and easy gift for the foodie in your life! Keeping these for yourself? We really can’t blame you, especially since they arrive with a fantastic recipe to enjoy. 

Please note: The Perfect Pairings do not come in a gift box.

Ah yes, finding out that the perfect marriage of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar does exist! We’ve paired some of our most beloved flavor combinations to bring you an excellent and easy gift for the foodie in your life! Keeping these for yourself? We really can’t blame you, especially since they arrive with a fantastic recipe to enjoy.

Please note: The Perfect Pairings do not come in a gift box.

Did someone say tropical vacation? If this doesn't take your senses there, we don't know what will. This fun combo has bright, fruity notes that burst with flavor and excite the palate. Put de lime in de coconut and eat it on up! 

Try this recipe: Carne Asada with Coconut Slaw, Chocolate-Lime Brownie Cookies with Coconut Balsamic Glaze

Prepare for the coziness of fall with the perfect combination of bold and rich flavor that will make your mouth water all season long. The earthy heartiness of our Sage Olive Oil paired with the gourmet flair of our indulgent Denissimo Balsamic will give any meal that signature fall feeling.

Try this recipe: French Onion Soup, Denissimo Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Our fragrantly Roasted Sesame Oil has a rich nutty flavor that pairs effortlessly with the sweet heat from our Honey Ginger Balsamic!  Just as they work together to infuse your food with an authentic taste and spice typically found in Asian cuisine, the sweet balsamic also helps to calm the powerful sesame oil. Powerhouse couple together but also pretty rad as cooking tools separately.

Try this recipe: Sesame Vinaigrette, Sesame Ginger Salad

Our Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil is a fabulous Italian blend of zesty garlic, fresh lemon zest, and peppery parsley. As soon as you introduce this sassy olive oil to our Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, you will reap results that are fabulously light and fresh. A wonderful lemon taste with hints of garlic and herbs, this duo is perfect for spring salads, grilled chicken, and fancy pasta dishes.

Try this recipe:  Milanese Lemon Chicken

A harmonious coupling of two distinct flavors that are known for their sweet and spicy qualities. The uber confectionery Raspberry Balsamic interrupts the peppery heat of the Chipotle Oil to bring you a snappy, yet darling, raspberry chicken marinade done Saratoga Olive Oil style. You’ll want to use this recipe over and over again!  

Try this recipe:  Raspberry and Chipotle Chicken Marinade

A must-have for the warmer months, this pairing matches the herbaceous flavors of basil, oregano, garlic and rosemary with the summertime sweetness of juicy, sun-ripened peaches. From sparkling seltzer to spirited salads; marinated pork tenderloin to grilled chicken flatbread, this multi-dimensional duo is as delicious as it is versatile.

Try this recipe: Tuscan Chicken & Peach Salad, Grilled Peachy Caesar Salad

Our most popular product combination, the Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Traditional 18-Year Balsamic is a table staple! You can’t go wrong with this herbaceous Italian olive oil and our finest aged balsamic from Modena, Italy. The possibilities are endless with this pairing!

Try this recipe: Tuscan Grilled Chicken