Fig Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extravirgin
• 5  mission figs dried black stemmed coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh minced
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons shallots minced
• 6 tablespoons water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk
• blender

Directions

1. Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 5 minutes).
2. Combine the fig mixture, 6 tablespoons water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
3. Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic.
4. Add extravirgin olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.