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.
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
🐖 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.
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
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥩 B
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥩 B
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🍤 S
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🍤 S
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🍋 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.
Lemon • Lime • Orange
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🌿 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
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🍗 C • 🐖 P • 🥗 V
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🍗 C • 🐖 P • 🥗 V
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🥩 B • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍓 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
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🥗 V • 🍗 C
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🍤 S • 🥗 V • 🍗 C
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🥗 V • 🍗 C
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🍤 S • 🐖 P • 🍗 C • 🥗 V
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🥗 V • 🐖 P • 🍗 C
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🍹 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
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Ultra White Balsamic + Sparkling Water (easy spritzer)
🍹 Best with: lemon wedge • mint • fresh berries
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Ultra Rosé Balsamic + Club Soda (rosé spritz vibe)
🍹 Best with: orange slice • basil • frozen fruit
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Cucumber Balsamic (White) + Tonic + Lime
🍹 Crisp & refreshing • also great in iced tea
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Strawberry Kiwi Rosé + Sparkling Water
🍹 Add: strawberry slices • lime • basil
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Watermelon Rosé + Sparkling Water (summer spritz)
🍹 Add: mint • cucumber ribbons • lime
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Montmorency Cherry Rosé + Club Soda (tart cherry spritz)
🍹 Add: orange slice • rosemary sprig • frozen cherries
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🍫 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)
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🧇 Waffles • 🥞 Pancakes • 🍠 Sweet potatoes • 🐟 Salmon glaze
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🥩 Steak finish • 🍓 berries • 🍨 ice cream • 🌶️ sweet heat drizzle
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🥩 steak glaze • 🍨 vanilla gelato • 🥣 yogurt • ☕ mocha vibes
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🥞 pancakes • 🍓 fruit • 🥣 yogurt • 🧀 cheese board drizzle
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🔥 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)
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🌮 tacos • 🍤 shrimp • 🥗 salads • 🍗 chicken
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🍤 seafood • 🌮 fish tacos • 🥗 slaw • 🍗 chicken
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🥩 steak finish • 🍖 ribs • 🍗 wings • 🌶️ sweet-heat glaze
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🍔 burgers • 🥩 brisket • 🍖 ribs • 🍗 grilled chicken
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🍖 pork • 🍗 chicken • 🥩 beef • 🥗 grilled veggies
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🍕 pizza • 🍝 pasta • 🥩 steak • 🥗 caprese twist
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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.
