Some of the best recipes are the simplest ones. Our Naturally Fermented Persimmon Vinegar is so flavorful on its own that it takes just a handful of pantry staples to make something truly special. Here are two of our most-reached-for everyday recipes: a rich olive oil dip for bread and vegetables, and a 60-second salad dressing that lets the ingredients shine.
Persimmon Vinegar Olive Oil Dip
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Persimmon Vinegar
- Fresh or dry herbs (dill, chives, or chili flakes)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into a small bowl.
- Add a tablespoon of Persimmon Vinegar.
- Add fresh or dry herbs and salt and pepper.
- Taste with vegetables or bread and add more vinegar and spice as needed.
Serving Ideas
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Serve alongside a charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, and olives.
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Use as a dipping sauce for grilled flatbread or focaccia.
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Drizzle over burrata or fresh mozzarella as a starter.
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Try with roasted garlic spread on the bread before dipping.
Bonus: Simple Persimmon Vinegar Salad Dressing
When you have great ingredients, you don’t need much. This dressing takes less than a minute and brings out the natural flavor of whatever greens you’re working with. No emulsifying, no blender — just salt, pepper, olive oil, and Persimmon Vinegar, dressed directly on the salad.
Ingredients
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One pinch salt
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One pinch black pepper
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Olive oil and Persimmon Vinegar to lightly coat
Directions
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on the greens, toss lightly.
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Lightly coat greens in olive oil and then Persimmon Vinegar, toss lightly.
Both recipes are endlessly adaptable — experiment with different herbs, citrus, or spice levels and make them your own. Have a favorite Persimmon Vinegar recipe? Send us a note and we’ll share it!
