Quality Olive Oils – Making The Perfect Salad

I’ve been growing my own salad greens with hydroponic farm stands and I’m finding the best way to enjoy them is to keep it simple! Using high-quality olive oil, spices, herbs, and vinegar, I can create the most delicious salad without the need for a lot of  ‘stuff’.

Olive Oil Croutons

I love fresh croutons, not the hard-as-rock store-bought ones. Using French bread, I cut the bread up into small chunks and toss with Brightland AWAKE Olive Oil, salt, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder in a bowl. Then I place the bread chunks on a baking pan and toast for about 8 minutes at 375 degrees, turning at least once in between. Toast to your desired crispiness!

Mustard Olive Oil Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chunky Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup quality olive oil 

Brightland carefully sources their olives from a family-run California farm, then craft them into custom-blended oils. is the premium olive oil and vinegar brand ethically sourced in California. This WOC-owned brand is a cult favorite and known for making the freshest, highest quality olive oil on the market.  Each bottle is beautifully designed and packed with powerful antioxidants, making it the perfect kitchen staple year round.

AWAKE good with stews, roasted veggies and breads., eggs and potatoes

ALIVE great with salads, dressings, hummus, baked goods and as a drizzle.

AWAKE and ALIVE bottles 375 ML and are UV coated so light can’t damage the precious gold inside.

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