Sunshine on a Plate: 5 Fresh Summer Recipes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

When the sun’s out and the days are long, the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s where Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) comes into its own—bright, bold, and bursting with flavour, it elevates even the simplest ingredients into something truly special. Here are five fuss-free summer recipes where your bottle of golden goodness becomes the star of the show.

1. Olive Oil Tomato Toast (Pan con Tomate)

Simple, rustic, and ready in 5 minutes.
Toast a slice of sourdough, rub with a cut garlic clove, top with grated ripe tomato, drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky salt. Perfect for breakfast or as a summer starter with a glass of rosé.

2. Summer Courgette Ribbon Salad

A no-cook showstopper.
Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons of raw courgette. Toss with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and a glug of EVOO. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes for the flavours to mingle.

3. Grilled Peaches with Olive Oil & Thyme

Dessert with a Mediterranean twist.
Halve and stone ripe peaches, grill them until charred, then drizzle with your best olive oil. Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh thyme—or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the indulgent version.

4. Chilled Gazpacho

A blender dinner for hot evenings.
In a blender, combine ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, garlic, stale bread (optional), a good splash of olive oil, a dash of vinegar, and salt. Blend until smooth, chill, and serve with a drizzle more EVOO and chopped herbs.

5. Olive Oil & Herb Drizzle for Everything

Your new summer essential.
Finely chop fresh basil, parsley, and mint. Stir into a bowl of olive oil with lemon zest, garlic, and a pinch of chilli flakes. Spoon over grilled fish, roasted veg, pasta, or even burrata for instant summer flavour.

These easy dishes prove you don’t need a long list of ingredients or complicated steps to eat beautifully. When you start with real, fresh extra virgin olive oil, flavour does the heavy lifting.

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