Whisked Fig Balsamic Dressing
The magic combo of sweet fig jam and tangy balsamic vinegar creates the most amazing vinaigrette salad dressing. Fig balsamic dressing is whisked by hand, not a blender, bringing out the best in the fresh chopped shallots and garlic with a thick texture. You'll be enjoying this sweet and tart fig balsamic vinaigrette in under 5 minutes!Makes about 1 cup of dressing.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped shallots
- Teaspoon chopped garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup fig jam, spread or preserves
Instructions
- In a medium measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and oil.1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil
- Add the chopped shallots, garlic and seasoning.2 teaspoons chopped shallots, Teaspoon chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt , ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Whisk in fig jam until well blended and slightly thickened.⅓ cup fig jam, spread or preserves
Notes
Whisking Alternatives:
- If you have a hard time whisking, hold the whisk between the palm of both hands and swish back and forth (like you're washing your hands) while keeping the whisk at the bottom of the measuring cup the whole time.
- Follow the recipe but place the ingredients in a jelly or canning jar. Shake vigorously to incorporate and mix the dressing.
