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Benefits of Cooking with Organic Olive Oil
Adding organic olive oil to your weekly cooking routine offers plenty of benefits—not just for your health, but for the planet too. Choosing organic means supporting farming methods that are kinder to the environment, helping reduce the use of harmful chemicals and promoting biodiversity. Because olive oil is a staple in many households, making the switch to an organic option is a simple yet meaningful way to support sustainability in everyday life.
La Española Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings the rich, authentic flavours of Mediterranean cooking to your kitchen. Free from pesticides and preservatives, it’s a wholesome and versatile ingredient you can trust across a variety of meals—from salads and stir-fries to roasts and marinades.
Smoke Point of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The term ‘Smoke Point’ is the temperature at which olive oil will begin to smoke during when it is heated.
The smoke point for Extra Virgin Olive Oil is typically around 160°C, meaning that when heated past this temperature, the oil begins to break down and lose its beneficial properties. EVOO is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and healthy fats, all of which are best preserved when the oil is used cold or at low temperatures. To maintain the full range of health benefits, we recommend using Extra Virgin Olive Oil primarily for cold uses—such as in dressings, dips, or drizzling over finished dishes—where its vibrant flavour and nutrients shine.
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 appetiser, 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 flavourful 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 flavour 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 many organic products, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is naturally sensitive to light, air, and heat. To keep it at its best, always reseal the bottle straight after use and store it in a cool, dry cupboard—away from direct sunlight or heat from the hob.
Once opened, it’s best to use your La Española Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil within two months to enjoy its full flavour and quality.
When unopened and stored correctly, it can last up to 12 months. Always check the best-before date on the label to ensure freshness.