What goes well with virgin olive oil?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes virgin olive oil better. On average, recipes with virgin olive oil gets 4.4⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with sumac. And sometimes worse. Like with yellow onion.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
baguette,
pancetta,
queso fresco cheese,
gruyère cheese,
garlic salt,
feta cheese,
dijon mustard,
marinara,
mint,
salt,
white sugar
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Significant high scores:
nuts,
sumac,
sherry vinegar,
broth,
italian sausage,
green chili,
swiss chard,
beets,
plum tomatoes,
pecorino cheese,
peach,
cream,
flat leaf parsley,
tomato sauce,
corn tortillas,
lean beef,
leeks,
flank steak,
asparagus,
pepper jack cheese,
penne pasta,
salmon,
almonds,
vegetable stock,
balsamic vinegar,
hot sauce,
rice vinegar,
instant yeast,
cotija cheese,
red wine vinegar,
tuna,
sriracha,
vine ripened tomatoes,
sesame,
corn,
red chili flakes,
tomatoes,
bacon,
flour,
sugar,
crumbs,
mango,
lemon juice,
chili powder,
onion,
lime juice,
chives,
brown sugar,
olive oil,
rosemary,
garlic,
cauliflower,
black pepper,
basil,
cumin,
buttermilk,
sea salt,
avocado,
green onions,
unsalted butter,
honey,
parmesan,
butter,
maple syrup,
carrots,
cilantro,
chicken,
red bell pepper,
parsley,
tahini,
red pepper flakes,
nutritional yeast,
tomato paste,
thyme,
sour cream,
egg,
cinnamon,
soy sauce,
kosher salt,
greek yogurt,
lemon zest,
sharp cheddar cheese,
broccoli,
smoked paprika,
apple cider vinegar,
chicken breasts,
all purpose flour,
water,
white onion,
white wine,
yellow bell pepper,
yukon gold potatoes,
zucchini
Better than not:
diamond crystal kosher salt,
turnip greens,
eighths,
delicata squash,
pearl onions,
cilantro seed,
fuji apple,
boston lettuce,
white miso,
lemon peel,
noodles,
butternut,
spanish onion,
unpeeled garlic,
chicken livers,
mortar,
old fashioned rolled oats,
oranges,
swordfish steaks,
meyer lemon,
brioche,
semisweet chocolate,
sea bass,
sweet corn,
pork loin,
sunflower,
tilapia,
polenta,
champagne vinegar,
soba noodles,
buns,
radicchio,
chorizo,
collard greens,
cumin powder,
black sesame,
kabocha squash,
french green lentils,
french baguette,
french bread,
sun tomatoes,
poppy,
clams,
italian eggplants,
jalapeño chili,
crusty bread,
pestle,
green pepper,
ditalini,
ciabatta,
farro,
mirin,
figs,
ham,
pine nuts,
boneless chicken thighs,
gorgonzola cheese,
grain bread,
navel oranges,
serrano pepper,
cumin seed,
lettuce,
ginger root,
grapeseed oil,
serrano chili,
pita breads,
silken tofu,
tzatziki,
coconut,
butter lettuce,
curry powder,
light brown sugar,
hard boiled egg,
butterflied,
summer squash,
pomegranate molasses,
heirloom tomatoes,
toasted pine nuts,
monterey jack cheese,
parmesan rind,
bread,
tomatillos,
sunflower oil,
ancho chili,
arugula,
kabocha,
pesto,
skirt steak,
romaine lettuce,
balsamic glaze,
turmeric powder,
rice wine vinegar,
cabbage,
grape tomatoes,
pickled jalapeño pepper,
turnips,
toasted sesame oil,
apricots,
toasted pepitas,
shaved parmesan,
sweet italian sausage,
seasoned rice vinegar,
chard,
pale green parts,
israeli couscous,
pumpkin,
eggplant,
cider vinegar,
banana,
toasted almonds,
tarragon,
pistachios,
sweet paprika,
fingerling potatoes,
oxtail,
rustic bread,
hamburger buns,
sherry,
capers,
petite tomatoes,
corn kernels,
baby arugula,
blood oranges,
raisins,
pork,
halloumi cheese,
salsa,
green peas,
full fat greek yogurt,
skin on salmon,
fennel fronds,
cherries,
stock,
blue cheese,
hummus,
italian sweet sausage,
sweet yellow onion,
rotini pasta,
pomegranate,
tomatoes in juice,
peanut butter,
marjoram,
goat cheese,
toasted bread,
mayonnaise,
lamb,
chili flakes,
toasted walnuts,
apple cider,
vegan parmesan,
rigatoni,
tagliatelle,
shallots,
peanut oil,
toasted sesame,
pecans,
peanuts,
cucumber,
seasoned salt,
pork chops,
guacamole,
skim mozzarella cheese,
tofu,
acorn squash,
vermicelli,
rind,
spaghetti,
mustard,
plums,
chickpeas,
vinegar,
guanciale,
walnuts,
watercress,
watermelon,
wheat,
white rice,
wild mushrooms,
yogurt
🤷♀️ Shrug:
arborio,
lamb shoulder,
smoked spanish paprika,
bucatini pasta,
tuscan kale,
lamb shanks,
pepitas,
risotto rice,
lime zest,
orange juice,
bread flour,
red onion,
pinto beans,
salad greens,
orange bell pepper,
red cabbage,
snap peas,
cardamom,
chipotle pepper,
italian parsley,
fire tomatoes,
spinach,
radishes,
fettuccine,
marinara sauce,
cognac,
rice,
vermouth,
cranberries,
black beans,
sage,
lacinato kale,
olives,
apple,
artichokes,
anise,
refried beans,
hot water,
bell pepper,
flour tortillas,
poblano pepper,
flaky sea salt,
cherry tomatoes,
oil,
new potatoes,
butternut squash,
shiitake,
fish stock,
cannellini,
baby spinach,
panko crumbs,
vegetable oil,
celery,
couscous,
cheese,
jalapeño pepper,
green bell pepper,
lean turkey,
baby potatoes,
blueberries,
cod,
red potatoes,
cajun seasoning,
marinated artichokes,
chicken cutlets,
sweet potatoes,
dill weed,
bay leaf,
prosciutto,
herbs,
red curry paste,
dill,
farfalle,
jicama,
chili paste,
chicken stock,
mustard greens,
canola oil,
cantaloupe,
gochujang,
egg yolk,
powdered sugar,
romano cheese,
smoked salmon,
cracked pepper,
quinoa,
spearmint,
kalamata olives,
brown mushrooms,
adobo,
off,
sambal oelek,
burrata cheese,
cocoa powder,
cornmeal,
brandy,
garam masala,
pineapple,
heavy cream,
linguine,
lasagna noodles,
shrimp,
red pepper,
kale,
beef brisket,
vegetable broth,
medjool dates,
cheddar cheese,
kidney beans,
brussel sprouts,
paprika,
basmati,
cayenne,
beef,
fruit,
beef stock,
turmeric,
almond flour,
sesame oil,
pasta,
mushrooms,
fettuccine pasta,
no boil lasagna noodles,
spelt,
tamari,
green olives,
italian seasoning,
ricotta cheese,
potatoes,
chuck roast,
crimini mushrooms,
toasted pumpkin,
nutmeg,
beans,
blanched almonds,
turkey breast,
button mushrooms,
rolled oats,
pomegranate arils,
porcini mushrooms,
kosher sea salt,
barley,
green cabbage,
clam juice,
fontina cheese,
great northern beans,
hazelnuts,
agave,
orzo,
fusilli,
parsnips,
gouda cheese,
mascarpone cheese,
cornflour,
angel hair pasta,
rigatoni pasta,
curly parsley,
kielbasa,
artichoke hearts,
distilled white vinegar,
marsala wine,
sourdough bread,
reserved pasta water,
creamy peanut butter,
almond milk,
grapefruit,
pasta water,
cheese tortellini,
vidalia,
aioli,
pearled farro,
wheat pasta,
white truffle oil,
white vinegar,
white wine vinegar,
wild rice,
wine vinegar,
winter squash,
worcestershire sauce,
yellow mustard,
yellow squash
Scores poorly:
romaine lettuce heart,
allspice,
grapes,
salami,
black olives,
scallops,
membranes,
pizza dough,
sea scallops,
ribbons,
preserved lemon,
lentils,
baby greens,
garden tomatoes,
grain brown rice,
fennel,
basil pesto,
mizuna,
red wine,
romaine,
rotisserie chicken,
turkey,
chickpea flour,
croutons,
panko,
pappardelle,
bucatini,
lemon rind,
vegetable,
italian bread,
beef tenderloin,
brown lentils,
granny smith apples,
quarters,
japanese eggplants,
orzo pasta,
nectarines,
chili garlic sauce,
tabasco sauce,
oil cured black olives,
beer,
barbecue sauce,
sausage,
kalamata,
chicken thighs,
molasses,
green lentils,
mustard powder,
rice flour,
coconut sugar,
skim ricotta cheese,
spaghetti squash,
asiago cheese,
herbes de provence,
baby red potatoes,
grain white rice,
egg noodles,
gelatin,
shells,
hot paprika,
portobello mushroom caps,
peppercorns,
savoy cabbage,
lamb chops,
golden beets,
new york strip steaks,
white balsamic vinegar,
white beans,
white pepper,
ziti
Pay attention:
roma tomatoes,
meat,
fish sauce,
red lentils,
cream cheese,
green beans,
golden raisins,
iceberg lettuce,
raspberries,
snow peas,
active yeast,
pork shoulder,
flatbread,
thai basil,
ketchup,
pork tenderloin,
avocado oil,
pear,
chocolate,
chicken wings,
pomegranate juice,
dark chocolate,
jasmine rice,
purple cabbage,
macaroni,
tapioca,
white bread
Makes both ingredients worse:
ginger,
oregano,
milk,
mozzarella cheese,
salted butter,
garlic powder,
baking soda,
coconut oil,
baking powder,
onion powder,
peas,
brown rice,
orange zest,
sweet onion,
tortilla,
chicken broth,
vanilla,
puff pastry,
granulated sugar,
provolone cheese,
san marzano tomatoes,
full fat coconut milk,
russet potatoes,
spicy italian sausage,
cashew nuts,
pepperoni,
beef broth,
dark brown sugar,
pumpkin puré,
coconut milk,
italian flat leaf parsley,
fresno chili,
garbanzo beans,
wheat flour,
wheat pastry flour,
white wheat flour,
yellow onion
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with virgin olive oil:
Beet Salad with Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette
natashaskitchen.com
Review: 4.97/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.4/10
Dinner Tonight: Lettuce Hearts with Serrano, Fried Croutons and Tomatoes Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.3/10
Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese
www.allrecipes.com
Review: 4.9/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.2/10
Asparagus Mimosa with Hard Boiled Eggs and Capers
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 4.4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.2/10
Sheet Pan Salmon and Squash with Miso Mojo
www.bonappetit.com
Review: 4.93/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.2/10
Star Anise Chicken Thighs with Meyer Lemon Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.2/10
Greens and Chayote Enchiladas With Salsa Verde
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.1/10
