National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day

Celebrate National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day with these Delicious Recipes!

It’s National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day, and we are so excited to celebrate! What better way is there to commemorate this very special day than by cooking up some delicious recipes that showcase the amazing flavor of extra virgin olive oil? Read on for some of our favorite ways to enjoy EVOO.

Roasted Vegetables

Roasting vegetables in a bit of EVOO brings out their natural sweetness and yields a crispy, caramelized exterior. Toss your favorite veggies (we love sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and eggplants!) with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like. Spread everything onto a baking sheet and roast until tender and golden brown. Serve as a side dish or use to top off salads or grain bowls!

Marinated Olives

An easy appetizer that’s always crowd-pleasing is marinated olives. Simply combine EVOO with your favorite herbs (we like rosemary, thyme, oregano) plus garlic cloves and lemon slices in a jar or bowl. Add pitted olives of any variety and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. Serve with crusty bread for dipping!

Vinaigrette

A homemade vinaigrette is easy to make using just a few ingredients you likely have on hand (EVOO, white wine vinegar/lemon juice/apple cider vinegar). Whisk together equal parts oil and acid plus salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl or mason jar. You can also experiment with adding Dijon mustard for flavor depth or honey for sweetness. Use immediately over salads, roasted vegetables, grains…or anything else you can think of!

We hope these recipes have inspired you to get creative when it comes to celebrating National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day! Whether you’re using it in dressings or marinades or simply drizzling it over cooked dishes before serving, EVOO adds an unmistakable layer of flavor that will elevate any meal. Enjoy your celebration!