Best Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

Cranberry Spinach Salad with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup fig balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
One 6-ounce bag baby spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted slivered almonds

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 image

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 68-70 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fig (fresh)
1 cup water (filtered)
2 ounces shallots (very thinly sliced)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 0.1

ASPARAGUS IN A FIG BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb green asparagus, trimmed
1/2 lb white asparagus, trimmed
1/2 bottle white wine
1/4 c fig balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tsp to 1/2 TBL dry mustard
1/3 c olive oil
walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/4 lb blue cheese, crumbled to garnish (optional)

Steps:

Steam asparagus in white wine for 5 min. Remove from pot and immediately plunge into ice water and drain and dry. Place asparagus in glass baking dish. Set aside Whisk together vinegar, tarragon, dry mustard. Slowly add oils to emulsify. Pour vinaigrette over asparagus and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Prior to serving, garnish with walnuts and blue cheese crumbles if desired.