The addition of salt and olive oil to vanilla ice cream might seem unconventional, but it actually enhances the flavor profile in several ways. Just be sure to use good olive oil, flakey salt and quality vanilla bean ice cream. BALANCES FLAVORS: The salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the ice cream. Just as a pinch of salt can enhance the flavor of chocolate or baked goods, it does the same here, adding depth and complexity to every bite CONTRAST IN TEXTURES: The flakey salt not only adds a burst of flavor but also provides a contrasting texture to the smooth creaminess of the ice cream. I.e. you get a lovely crunch in your bites. RICHNESS OF OLIVE OIL: High-quality olive oil brings a richness and smoothness to the mix. Its fruity and sometimes slightly peppery notes are a contrast to the sweet vanilla flavor, adding another layer of complexity to the dessert. Somehow these contrasting flavors completely compliment each other. Even if you don’t love strong olive oils, I think you’re still going to like this combo because the addition of the sweet vanilla totally balances out the flavor so you don’t even taste the pepperiness of the olive oil. Simply put, it just tastes FANCY. Serve it the next time you have people over and it turns a simple scoop of ice cream into a sophisticated dessert. Especially If you like salty and sweet, you gotta try it!