Best Olive Oil & Balsamic Pairings Guide

Pairings are infinite — but these are our go-to combinations that make salads brighter, proteins bolder, and weeknight dinners ridiculously easy.  Explore, experiment, and have fun.

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar pairing board — EVOO Marketplace

Tip: For dipping, try 1:1. For vinaigrette, start with 2:1 (oil:balsamic).
Food Key
🥗 V = Vegetables & Salads
🐖 P = Pork
🍗 C = Chicken
🥩 B = Beef
🍤 S = Seafood
Perfect Vinaigrette Ratio
Start with 2 parts olive oil : 1 part balsamic.
Adjust to taste depending on sweetness and acidity.

⭐ The Essential Pairings

These are our most versatile combinations and the best place to start. Each balsamic below pairs beautifully with a wide range of olive oils, so you can confidently build vinaigrettes, marinades, roasted vegetables, and everyday “go-to” dishes.

18 Year Traditional • 12 Year Dark • Ultra White • Ultra Rosé

 

18 Year Traditional Balsamic + Every Olive Oil
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥩 B

 

12 Year Dark Balsamic + Every Olive Oil
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥩 B

 

Ultra White Balsamic + Every Olive Oil
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🍤 S

 

Ultra Rosé Balsamic + Every Olive Oil
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🍤 S

 

🍋 Citrus Pairings

Bright, fresh, and incredibly versatile. Citrus olive oils bring lift and balance to salads, seafood, chicken, vegetables, and fruit.  These pairings highlight our Lemon, Lime, and Orange olive oils combined with balsamics that enhance their natural brightness.

 

Orange Olive Oil + Cranberry Pear White Balsamic
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C

 

Orange Olive Oil + Blueberry Dark Balsamic
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C

 

Lemon Olive Oil + Mango White Balsamic
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Lemon Olive Oil + Pineapple White Balsamic
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Lime Olive Oil + Cucumber White Balsamic
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Lime Olive Oil + Blackberry Ginger Balsamic
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

🌿 Herb & Savory Pairings

Bold, aromatic, and dinner-friendly. These pairings shine on roasted vegetables, pasta, pizza, grilled chicken, pork,
and Mediterranean flavors. Start with 2:1 (olive oil:balsamic) for vinaigrettes and marinades.

Basil • Black Pepper • Herbes de Provence • Rosemary • Smoked • Toasted Sesame

 

Rosemary Olive Oil + Neapolitan Herb Balsamic (Dark)
🍗 C • 🐖 P • 🥗 V

 

Herbes de Provence Olive Oil + Ultra White Balsamic
🍗 C • 🐖 P • 🥗 V

 

Smoked Olive Oil + Blackberry Ginger Balsamic (Dark)
🥩 B • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Toasted Sesame Oil + Honey Ginger Balsamic (White)
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Toasted Sesame Oil + Blackberry Ginger Balsamic (Dark)
🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Basil Olive Oil + (choose your favorite balsamic)
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

🍓 Fruit & Salad Stars

Fresh, bright, and insanely versatile. These pairings are made for tossed greens, berries, goat cheese, grilled chicken,
and quick 2-minute vinaigrettes. Start with 2:1 (olive oil:balsamic), then adjust to taste.

Blackberry Ginger • Blueberry • Cascadian Raspberry • Peach • Pineapple • Raspberry (Dark) & more

 

Basil Olive Oil + Blueberry Dark Balsamic
🥗 V • 🍗 C

 

Lime Olive Oil + Blackberry Ginger Balsamic (Dark)
🍤 S • 🥗 V • 🍗 C

 

Orange Olive Oil + Cascadian Raspberry White Balsamic
🥗 V • 🍗 C

 

Garlic Olive Oil + Peach Balsamic (White)
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Lemon Olive Oil + Pineapple Balsamic (White)
🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V

 

Tuscan Herb Olive Oil + Raspberry Balsamic (Dark)
🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C

 

🍹 Mocktails & Spritzers

White and Rosé balsamics are a secret weapon for drinks. Add ½–1 tsp to sparkling water, club soda, tonic,
lemonade, iced tea, or a simple spritzer. They bring bright fruit flavor with a gentle tang—no syrups required.

Ultra White • Ultra Rosé • Strawberry Kiwi Rosé • Watermelon Rosé • Montmorency Cherry Rosé • Cucumber & more

 

Ultra White Balsamic + Sparkling Water (easy spritzer)
🍹 Best with: lemon wedge • mint • fresh berries

 

Ultra Rosé Balsamic + Club Soda (rosé spritz vibe)
🍹 Best with: orange slice • basil • frozen fruit

 

Cucumber Balsamic (White) + Tonic + Lime
🍹 Crisp & refreshing • also great in iced tea

 

Strawberry Kiwi Rosé + Sparkling Water
🍹 Add: strawberry slices • lime • basil

 

Watermelon Rosé + Sparkling Water (summer spritz)
🍹 Add: mint • cucumber ribbons • lime

 

Montmorency Cherry Rosé + Club Soda (tart cherry spritz)
🍹 Add: orange slice • rosemary sprig • frozen cherries

 

🍫 Dessert & Brunch Pairings

Sweet, rich, and surprisingly versatile. These pairings are perfect for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, fruit,
ice cream, roasted sweet potatoes, and “wow” glazes. Start light, taste, and build—some balsamics are naturally sweeter.

Maple • Chocolate • Espresso • Fruit-forward favorites (great for brunch & dessert)

 

Butter Olive Oil + Maple Balsamic
🧇 Waffles • 🥞 Pancakes • 🍠 Sweet potatoes • 🐟 Salmon glaze

 

Chipotle Olive Oil + Chocolate Balsamic
🥩 Steak finish • 🍓 berries • 🍨 ice cream • 🌶️ sweet heat drizzle

 

Chipotle Olive Oil + Espresso Balsamic
🥩 steak glaze • 🍨 vanilla gelato • 🥣 yogurt • ☕ mocha vibes

 

Butter Olive Oil + Blueberry Dark Balsamic
🥞 pancakes • 🍓 fruit • 🥣 yogurt • 🧀 cheese board drizzle

 

🔥 Smoky • Spicy • BBQ Pairings

Big flavor for tacos, wings, burgers, ribs, grilled veggies, and smoky marinades. These pairings are fantastic for
quick BBQ glazes and bold vinaigrettes. Start with 2:1 (olive oil:balsamic) for sauces and marinades, then adjust.

Baklouti • Chipotle • Smoked • Black Pepper (and more)

 

Baklouti Green Chili Olive Oil + Jalapeño Balsamic
🌮 tacos • 🍤 shrimp • 🥗 salads • 🍗 chicken

 

Baklouti Green Chili Olive Oil + Mango Balsamic (White)
🍤 seafood • 🌮 fish tacos • 🥗 slaw • 🍗 chicken

 

Chipotle Olive Oil + Chocolate Balsamic
🥩 steak finish • 🍖 ribs • 🍗 wings • 🌶️ sweet-heat glaze

 

Chipotle Olive Oil + Espresso Balsamic
🍔 burgers • 🥩 brisket • 🍖 ribs • 🍗 grilled chicken

 

Smoked Olive Oil + Black Cherry Balsamic (Dark)
🍖 pork • 🍗 chicken • 🥩 beef • 🥗 grilled veggies

 

Black Pepper Olive Oil + Neapolitan Herb Balsamic (Dark)
🍕 pizza • 🍝 pasta • 🥩 steak • 🥗 caprese twist

 

Ready to mix the perfect vinaigrette or marinade?
Start with 2:1 (olive oil:balsamic) for vinaigrettes, then adjust for sweetness and acidity.
For dipping bread, 1:1 is a great starting point.