Secret ingredient: Champagne white balsamic

Elevate your next culinary experience with this pristine, tangy elixir, offering a perfect balance of acidity that dances on your palate. Crafted to perfection, it marries the essence of French and Italian flavors, straight from the Mediterranean, and can be found exclusively at Hilton Head Oils and Balsamics.

Beyond its exquisite taste, Champagne white balsamic boasts a plethora of health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it’s renowned for reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, while also aiding in lowering cholesterol, regulating blood pressure and promoting healthy blood circulation. With its fat-free composition and anti-obesity effects, it even contributes to weight-loss goals. Meticulously produced in Modena, Italy, using aged Trebiano and Lambrusco grapes, this balsamic adheres to strict traditional methods, ensuring a pure and natural product, free from additives and sulfites.

But let’s return to the indulgence of flavor. Champagne white balsamic is perfect for vinaigrettes, adding a refreshing zest to salads. Drizzle it over grilled apricots paired with seasoned ricotta for a sophisticated appetizer, or elevate your desserts by sprinkling it over strawberries and whipped cream. Its versatility shines in marinades for meats like rack of lamb or in pan sauces for grilled chicken or smoked pork. You can even enhance homemade mayonnaise or dress up cucumber salads with a splash of this balsamic. And for those seeking a little adventure, it’s a delightful addition to craft cocktails or refreshing iced teas.

For the ultimate culinary experience, pair it with Tuscan herb EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), basil EVOO, blood orange EVOO or Strawberry Puréevino. Or try our test kitchen recipe: Champagne sea scallops. Impress your guests with this elegant yet simple dish, featuring fresh sea scallops drizzled with a savory blend of Champagne white balsamic and savory butter EVOO. It’s a quick and easy weekday dinner option that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

Champagne Sea Scallops

Ingredients

12 sea scallops

Savory butter EVOO

Champagne white balsamic

Sea salt

Pepper

Directions

[1] If not done in advance, remove the small side muscle from each scallop. Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

[2] Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer but before it smokes.

[3] Add scallops to the pan, ensuring there is space between each scallop. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and remain slightly translucent in the center.

[4] Once cooked, sprinkle each scallop with sea salt and drizzle with Champagne white balsamic before serving.