Salad Dressing Tip Sheet
Not all greens are created equal. We've mastered the art and science of which EVOOs and balsamics work solo — and when to mix them as dressing duos. Let this guide be your starting point.
Romaine Lettuce
Lemon EVOO + Traditional Balsamic
Garlic EVOO + Fig or Black Cherry Balsamic
Basil EVOO + Lemon White Balsamic
Suggested add-ons: croutons, shaved Parmesan, grilled chicken · cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions · bacon bits, hard-boiled eggs
Arugula
Tuscan Herb EVOO + Traditional Dark Balsamic
Orange EVOO + Blackberry Balsamic
Gremolata EVOO + Blueberry Balsamic
Suggested add-ons: shaved Parmesan, pine nuts, prosciutto · roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts · grilled peaches, blue cheese, candied pecans · fresh pears, gorgonzola, toasted almonds
Iceberg Lettuce
Mild EVOO + Peach or Apricot Balsamic
Lemon EVOO + Rosé Vinegar
Basil EVOO + Strawberry Balsamic
Oregano EVOO + Lemon White Balsamic
Suggested add-ons: diced tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots · bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs · sliced radishes, corn, bell peppers · fresh herbs, sunflower seeds
Spinach
Mushroom Sage EVOO + Traditional Dark Balsamic
Garlic EVOO + Raspberry White Balsamic
Lemon EVOO + Pomegranate Dark Balsamic
Suggested add-ons: strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds · red onion, bacon, hard-boiled eggs · roasted mushrooms, red peppers, feta · avocado, apple slices, walnuts
Butter Lettuce
Mild EVOO + Lemon White Balsamic
Lemon EVOO + Rosé Balsamic
Basil EVOO + Peach White Balsamic
Suggested add-ons: avocado, grapefruit segments, pistachios · cucumber, radish, fresh herbs · soft cheeses (goat, brie), candied nuts · poached pears, blue cheese, light seeds
Mixed Greens
Basil EVOO + Traditional Balsamic
Orange EVOO + Cranberry Pear White Balsamic
Rosemary EVOO + Honey Ginger White Balsamic
Suggested add-ons: dried cranberries, feta, toasted seeds · sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, red onion · grilled chicken, roasted peppers, Parmesan