A high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil doesn’t just add healthy fats and a dose of polyphenols for gut health; it delivers complexity, balance, and depth that elevate even the simplest recipes. In this dish, created for kyoord by Functional Nutritional Therapist, Michelle Pesce of Hello Palate, she shows how the right olive oil transforms a warm winter salad built with radicchio, fennel, citrus, and roasted sunchokes, bringing bitterness, sweetness, texture, and richness into harmony. This is a reminder that great salads start with great ingredients, and quality olive oil is the foundation.
If you’re building more nourishing winter meals, focusing on seasonal produce, or looking for ways to make salads more satiating and flavorful, this one’s for you.
Why Bitterness Matters
If you’re curious why this salad leans into bitter greens, there’s a reason. Bitterness in foods often signals the presence of bioactive compounds that support digestion, metabolic health, and inflammation balance. Understanding bitterness can change how you think about flavor—and why certain foods make your body feel better.
Learn more about the science and history behind bitter foods, and why they’ve long been valued for their health benefits.
Read "Why Bitter Foods Often Signal Health Benefits "
Why we recommend "kyoord High-Phenolic Olive Oil"
With a smooth flavor, herbaceous notes and signature peppery aftertaste, our kyoord high-phenolic olive oil is a great choice for everyday cooking, baking, drizzling, dipping, and savoring.
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