Make This Healthy Chocolate Salad Dressing From Blue Osa’s Kitchen

Here on the Osa Peninsula, fresh food nourishes our souls.

And at Blue Osa, we always add a little local and delicious flavor to the fresh organic farm-to-table salads we serve. This healthy chocolate salad dressing, consistently on the menu at Blue Osa, is the perfect way to bring your experience home with you and remind you of all that goodness you experienced with us.

Make Blue Osa’s Chocolate Salad Dressing a decadent, but healthy staple in your diet.

The Magic of Costa Rican Chocolate

Costa Rica is renowned not only for its lush rainforests and biodiversity but also for its rich cacao heritage. Cacao has been cultivated in this region for centuries and is deeply rooted in the traditions of indigenous cultures. Unlike heavily processed commercial chocolate, Costa Rican cacao is often raw, organic, and ethically sourced—making it a pure and nutrient-rich ingredient for both sweet and savory dishes.

At Blue Osa, we love using local cacao in our recipes—not only for its health benefits but also to support sustainable farming practices and local communities. The deep, earthy flavor of Costa Rican cacao pairs beautifully with savory ingredients, which is why it’s the secret star in our Chocolate Salad Dressing.

A Superfood That Belongs in Your Kitchen

Chocolate in its raw form—cacao—is a true superfood, packed with antioxidants, magnesium, iron, and natural mood-boosters. When paired with healthy fats like cold-pressed olive oil and tangy vinegars, cacao transforms into a decadent yet nutritious salad dressing that can elevate your everyday meals.

Bringing Costa Rica to Your Table

By incorporating ingredients like Costa Rican cacao into your home cooking, you’re not only treating your body well, but also bringing a piece of your Blue Osa retreat back with you. This recipe is part of our mission to encourage mindful, nourishing eating long after your visit ends.

 

 

Chocolate Salad Dressing

From the kitchen of Blue Osa
By Chef Marie

Ingredients:

1-ounce dark melted chocolate (preferably organic, dark raw Costa Rica Cacao)
1/2 cup of cold-pressed (organic) olive oil
2 tablespoons each of:
water
balsamic vinegar
rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon organic minced garlic
1 teaspoon of sea salt
Ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Pour olive oil into a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the vinegar to create an emulsion. Add garlic. Make sure emulsion is at room temperature. Pour in melted dark chocolate, even more slowly, whisking to incorporate the chocolate into the emulsion. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour on your freshest most beautiful vegetable salad and ENJOY!

Want more recipes like this? Check out our Eat to Feel Happy and Healthy for more inspiration straight from our kitchen.

Buen Provecho from Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa