How much olive oil do you want to use a day?
Greek girl here...have NO PROBLEM getting in my olive oil!
I like eating greens, steamed veggies and salads, so everything gets dressed in olive oil and lemon juice. When I'm eating Italian at home, I toss my whole wheat pasta with olive oil. Instead of garlic bread, I make a small bowl of seasonings that includes chopped garlic, fresh ground black pepper, toasted sesame seeds, ground up toasted pumpkin seeds. I dip the bread into the olive oil and then the seasonings.
If you like the taste of olive oil, try to find a high-quality oil, usually from Greece or Spain. Trader Joe's carries both types. If you want a lighter flavored oil, go with an Italian brand. The extra-virgin oils are stronger in flavor.
Dress grilled fish with an olive oil dressing. Grate a red onion, add a bunch of chopped parsley, the juice of a lemon and a little salt. Mix it all together, then with a fork, slowly drizzle in half a cup of good olive oil. Then pour that over grilled fish like salmon or trout. Also good on chicken breasts.
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