Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH FIG BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss the spinach, cranberries and almonds with some of the vinaigrette. Toss to mix and serve.

FIG BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Simmer Figs in water until very soft.
• Puree with hand held wand.
• Keep on low heat, and continue until it reaches a thick consistency.
• Sweat shallots over medium low heat in olive oil, and cook until tender (about 15 minutes).
• Add sugar and cook another 5 minutes.
• Add to fig mix and puree again.
• Add vinegar.
• Bottle and refrigerate.

FIG VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put shallot in a small bowl. Cover with vinegars and season with salt and pepper. Macerate for 5 minutes.
• Stir in mustard and mashed figs and mix well. Whisk in olive oil.

BALSAMIC FIG VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring figs, vinegar, and sugar to a simmer in a large saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally over low heat, for 10 minutes. Cover, and let cool completely.
• Working in batches, puree mixture in a food processor until smooth.
• Strain through a fine sieve into a large nonreactive bowl.
• Line sieve with cheesecloth or coffee filter, and place over another large nonreactive bowl. Pour strained mixture into sieve. (Do not press solids in sieve.) Cover with plastic wrap, and let mixture strain in refrigerator overnight (or up to 2 days).
• Uncover, and remove sieve from bowl. Discard solids. Pour vinegar into a resealable nonreactive bottle or jar.
• (Vinegar can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.).

BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig. Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

FIG VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine figs, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until it reaches the consistency of a fruit preserve, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in orange juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.