Summertime Strawberry Antipasto

The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

1. Olive + garlictop 2% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together25,665 recipes

   Shared aroma: linalool (floral, citrus).

2. Mustard + garlictop 6% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together4,053 recipes

   Shared aroma: linalool (floral, citrus).

3. Vinegar + mustardtop 7% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together14,067 recipes

   Shared aroma: isobutyraldehyde (malty, green).

4. Olive + mustardtop 8% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together5,950 recipes

   Shared aroma: eucalyptol (eucalyptus, herbal).

5. Mustard + clovetop 8% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together3,829 recipes

   Shared aroma: methyleugenol (clove, spice).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Olive oil

Forms the body of the vinaigrette and carries the flavor of the herbs and garlic.

Red wine vinegar

Adds acidity that brightens the fruit and balances the oil and honey.

Dijon-style mustard

Helps emulsify the oil and vinegar so the dressing stays blended.

Honey

Adds sweetness that softens the acidity and complements the ripe fruit.

Asiago or parmesan cheese

Adds salty, savory richness that contrasts with the sweet fruit.

Prosciutto or ham

Adds salty, savory flavor that pairs with the sweet melon and strawberries.

Swap the mint

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (olive, red wine, vinegar, mustard, honey, clove, garlic):

1. Thymefits better
2. Rosemaryfits better
3. Tarragonfits better
4. Mintthe original

Fit is the average pairing score against olive, red wine, vinegar, mustard, honey, clove, garlic. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.