Cómo hacer ensaladas sorprendentes con aceites infusionados

How to Make Amazing Salads with Infused Oils

Did you know a good infused oil can change everything? Learn to create original and flavorful salads with our EVOO infused with natural and local ingredients.

A salad doesn't have to be boring. With good infused extra virgin olive oil, you can turn a simple dish into a creative, tasty, and unique proposal. At Llàgrimes del Canigó, we make 100% natural infused oils with local ingredients that elevate any recipe.

Here are some salad ideas to inspire you and make the most of our 250ml infused oils:


🍄 1. Warm Mushroom Salad with Porcini Mushroom Olive Oil

Ingredients:

  • Lamb's lettuce or baby spinach

  • Sautéed mushrooms (shiitake, portobello…)

  • Poached or soft-boiled egg

  • Homemade croutons

Dressing:
Finish with a good drizzle of olive oil infused with boletus edulis, which provides a deep, earthy, and very comforting flavor.


🌶️ 2. Flavorful Salad with Chili, Garlic, and Pepper Olive Oil

Ingredients:

  • Romaine lettuce or mixed greens

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Capers

  • Grilled chicken strips or shrimp

Dressing:
This spicy and flavorful oil transforms any salad into an intense experience. Serve it with a few drops of lime or lemon.


🍋 3. Fresh Salad with Lemon Olive Oil

Ingredients:

  • Arugula

  • Cooked beetroot, cubed

  • Crumbled feta cheese

  • Chopped pistachios or walnuts

Dressing:
Olive oil infused with natural lemon zest adds a vibrant and citrusy touch, ideal for hot days.

 

🌿 4. Caprese Salad with Basil Olive Oil or Thyme

Ingredients:

  • Seasonal tomatoes (beefsteak, cherry...)

  • Mozzarella or burrata

  • Fresh basil leaves

Dressing:

  • With basil oil: floral and mild flavor.

  • With thyme oil: more Mediterranean with more intense notes.

Both options are excellent for enhancing simple dishes with quality ingredients.


✨ 5. Gourmet Salad with White Truffle Olive Oil or Black Truffle

Ingredients:

  • Mixed greens

  • Thinly sliced fresh mushrooms

  • Parmesan cheese flakes

  • Toasted walnuts or pine nuts

Dressing:

  • With white truffle: refined and very aromatic flavor.

  • With black truffle: deeper and earthier notes.
    A perfect option to impress at a special dinner.


🍊 6. Sweet and Savory Salad with Orange and Cinnamon Olive Oil

Ingredients:

  • Mixed soft greens

  • Thin slices of apple or pear

  • Brie or Camembert cheese

  • Raisins or chopped dates

Dressing:
Orange and cinnamon oil adds a warm, sweet, and very special spiced touch. Ideal for autumn or winter.


💎 7. Deluxe Salad with 24k Edible Gold Olive Oil

Ingredients:

  • Tender greens

  • Seasonal fruits (figs, pomegranate, mango…)

  • Goat cheese or blue cheese

  • Toasted almonds

Dressing:
This oil not only brings smoothness and balance to the dish, but its edible gold makes it a visual spectacle. Perfect for celebrations.


🛒 Where to get these oils?

All these infused oils are available in our online store in 250ml format:
👉 canigooil.com/collections/aceites-de-oliva-llagrimes-del-canigo

Our available infused flavors:

  • Porcini

  • Chili, garlic, and peppers

  • Lemon

  • Basil

  • Thyme

  • White truffle

  • Black truffle

  • Orange and cinnamon

  • 24k edible gold

No artificial flavors. Only natural ingredients and the best EVOO from Empordà.


✅ Tips for making your salads a success

  • Add the oil just before serving to maintain its aroma.

  • Combine textures: fresh leaves, crunchy and creamy ingredients.

  • Balance flavors: sweet, salty, sour, and spicy.

  • Be creative: infused oils are made for experimenting.

 

Llàgrimes del Canigó – Level up your salads with flavor, quality, and elegance.

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