Fig-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Use this delicious dressing to drizzle over a salad of leaf lettuce, sliced crisp apples, roasted walnuts and feta cheese. The flavors of the salad ingredients and dressing are beautifully balanced! The blended figs act as a natural emulsifier in the dressing so you'll notice that the oil and vinegar don't separate. The figs also add a bit of seedy texture and a touch of sweetness. Any variety of fresh fig will work in this recipe. I have used both Adriatic figs and Black Mission varieties with great results.