Prickly Pear Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

A true Southwest favorite, Prickly Pear EVOO offers a bright, fruity profile often compared to a slightly under-ripe strawberry with a tart, refreshing finish. Inspired by the prickly pear cactus found throughout Arizona, this oil is vibrant, unique, and surprisingly versatile—equally at home in vinaigrettes, savory sauces, and bold regional cooking.

Flavor & aroma

• Fruity and lightly sweet with a tart finish

• Bright, refreshing, and great for balancing bitter or rich foods

Best ways to use it

• Vinaigrette: whisk with Honey Basil White Balsamic or Honey Ginger Dark Balsamic

• Prickly pear aioli: blend into a creamy sauce for chicken (or seafood-style dishes)

• Add a fruity twist to seared tuna or salmon-style preparations

• Sauté bitter/sour vegetables to soften and round out sharp flavors

• Make nopales (cactus pads): sauté sliced nopales with onions in Prickly Pear EVOO for a classic Mexican-style side

• Fantastic with pork loin, pork chops, or to lightly sweeten carnitas-style recipes

  EVOO Pairings:

  • Blood Orange EVOO

  • Citrus Habanero EVOO

  • Cilantro Lime EVOO

  • Roasted Chile with Blood Orange EVOO

  • Roasted Garlic EVOO

  Balsamic Pairings:

  • Honey Basil White Balsamic

  • Honey Ginger Dark Balsamic

  • Blood Orange White or Dark Balsamics

  • Caramel Dark Balsamic

  • Spicy Molé Dark Balsamic

  • Fig and Lemon Dark Balsamic

  • Jalapeño Lime White Balsamic