5 Easy Summer Recipes with Our Favourite Olive Oils
In summer, we crave simple, fresh dishes with quality ingredients. Our secret ingredient? Olive oil! We use it for grilling vegetables, meats, and fish, dressing salads, or adding a velvety touch to desserts. We just can't do without it!
Here are 5 easy summer recipes that showcase your favourite La Belle Excuse olive oils. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Pasta with White Beans and Olive Oil
Pasta is always a winner! This dish combines cherry tomatoes, artichokes, kale, white beans, and Kalamata olives for a simple yet delicious meal. Extra virgin green olive oil coats everything and maximizes the flavours. Enjoy it straight from the oven, or as a salad the next day.
Tomato and Strawberry Bruschetta
This is a twist on the classic Italian bruschetta, featuring strawberries (preferably Quebec strawberries!). Extra virgin green olive oil balances the acidity of the tomato and the sweetness of the strawberry. Serve it all on freshly baked croutons. Perfect for an aperitif!
Beef Carpaccio
La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Brut Olive Oil is the star of this incredibly simple yet delicious carpaccio recipe. Paired with our Old-Fashioned Mustard with Roasted Fennel and Pink Peppercorn, it enhances the meat's delicate flavour. Arugula adds a vibrant touch, while pine nuts provide texture. The finishing touch: freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Halloumi and Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Summer means barbecue! We visit our local market for fresh, seasonal vegetables that pair perfectly with the salty flavour of halloumi, and we coat everything in our extra virgin green olive oil to give our skewers a refined, velvety taste. A perfect accompaniment to meats, fish, seafood, or plant-based proteins.
Dark Chocolate and Olive Oil Ganache
Chocolate and olive oil: a surprising combination… but one that works every time! Thanks to its very low acidity, extra virgin black olive oil adds texture without altering the chocolate flavour. This rich and velvety ganache is the perfect sweet touch to end summer meals. Serve it with whipped cream (homemade is best!) and your favourite seasonal fruits.
Summer rhymes with simplicity: La Belle Excuse olive oils will enhance your dishes, from appetizers to desserts. Whether you prefer extra virgin, black or raw olive oil, with quality products, there's no need to complicate your life.
