Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
La Española is committed to providing consumers with products of the highest quality. Our extra virgin olive is USDA Certified and made from the finest organic Spanish olives, bringing you a quality dining experience every time.
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Benefits of Cooking with Organic Olive Oil
Incorporating organic olive oil into your weekly cooking routine has a lot of upside. It allows consumers to take a further step along our common journey towards creating a sustainable future for our planet. Organic olive oil plays a crucial role in sustainability due to its everyday usage and application. If you’re looking to make a difference in your everyday life, there are few better ways to go about it. What’s more, La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings all the traditional flavors of Mediterranean cooking to your table and much more. No pesticides or preservatives are used in its production, giving you a flavorful and wholesome kitchen companion to use in a wide range of dishes.
Smoke Point of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
You may be wondering, can I use organic extra virgin olive oil for frying? The answer is yes! La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a smoke point of 320°F or 160°C, which makes it ideal for when you’re cooking dishes at low to medium heat. However, there is mounting evidence to suggest that the very concept of ‘smoke point’ may be somewhat misleading when it comes to cooking with olive oil. The reason for this is that the oil is not taking the brunt of the heat during the cooking process and therefore doesn’t reach its designated smoke point, rendering the concept irrelevant in many cases. This research is backed up by studies published in the ACTA Scientific Nutritional Health academic journal, so you can rest assured that all varieties of olive oil are safe to cook with, even at high temperatures.
Salad Recipes with Organic Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil
Making delicious salad dishes couldn’t be easier. All you need is fresh salad ingredients and a tasty dressing. Put your organic extra virgin olive oil to good use by rustling up some of the refreshing salad recipes.
- Greek Salad: The signature ingredients of classic Greek salad recipes are cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, and black olives. Typically, the dressing is made with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Sometimes the best things in life are simple!
- Tabbouleh: A gem of Middle-Eastern cuisine typically served as a mezze, or appetizer, tabbouleh is a herbaceous salad made with mint, parsley, bulgur, tomato, lemon juice, and, of course, extra virgin olive oil. In Lebanon, it’s even got its own national day!
- Green Goddess Salad: A vibrant vegan salad that’s taken the world by storm, it’s a flavorful dish made with avocados and salad leaves along with a rich and refreshing salad dressing from which it takes its name.
- Spanish Seafood Salad: Aka salpicón de marisco, is a unique salad recipe popular throughout the Mediterranean, especially in Spain. Comprising a variety of seafood staples such as shrimp, crab sticks, octopus, peppers, and onions, its flavor is greatly enhanced when you use a quality extra virgin olive oil from Spain for the vinaigrette.
Discover which variety of olive oil best suits your needs in our post on Differences between Types of Olive Oil.
Tips for Storing Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Like most other organic food products, the natural process by which it is produced means that it reacts organically to the elements. Once opened, make sure to seal the bottle as soon as you’ve finished using it and keep it well away from air, heat, and light. It’s also important to keep your olive oil a safe distance from the hot stove during the cooking process. When stored in a cool, dry place, La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a shelf life of approximately 2 months. Unopened, it can last up to a year before reaching expiration. Always check the date on the label to be sure.