Italian Infused Canola Oil

Italian Infused Canola Oil

This divine infused canola oil is amazing as the base of an oil and vinegar salad dressing, a dip for freshly baked focaccia or poured over sliced cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese for a pasta salad unlike any other. Try this Italian infused canola oil in one of your favourite summer dishes!

  • Ingredients
    • 1 cup canola oil (250 mL)
    • 4 sundried tomato halves
    • Rind from a small block of Parmesan
    • 2 fresh basil sprigs
    • 2 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
  • Directions
    1. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Simmer until the canola oil is warm, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
    2. Remove from heat and let stand until oil is cool. Strain the canola oil through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean re-sealable bottle.
    3. Keep refrigerated for up to three days.

Nutritional Analysis

Serving Size
1 Tbsp (15 mL)
Servings
14
Calories
152
Total Fat
16 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
1 mg
Sodium
38 mg
Carbohydrates
1 g
Fiber
0.1 g
Sugars
0.4 g
Protein
1 g
Potassium
34 mg