Fig Vinaigrette Recipe: in 3 Easy Steps
Fig vinaigrette is one of those recipes that sounds more complicated than it is. Five ingredients, one jar, five minutes – and the result is a rich, sweet-tart dressing that makes every salad it touches feel intentional. Fig preserves do most of the work here, bringing a deep jammy sweetness that balances the sharpness of apple cider vinegar beautifully. A shallot and a little fresh thyme round it out.
I made this originally for my favorite cold weather salad – kale, crisp apples, crumbled blue cheese and candied walnuts – and it’s been in regular rotation ever since. Make a bottle on Sunday and salads take care of themselves all week. This fig salad dressing for fall harvest salad is simple and you will return to this recipe again and again.
Why This Dressing Works
Ever wonder what to make with the jar of fig preserves left over from a cheese board spread? Make this vinaigrette! This fig vinaigrette is at it’s best when tossed into a salad is filled with fresh, crunchy apples and healthy greens. All of these culinary ingredients work well together, and the salad only gets better when it is topped with a quick, homemade vinaigrette with sweet figs mixed in. Add crumbled, salty, blue cheese into the greens and the result in is savory, mouthwatering, and satisfying salad.
Get the recipe for one of my favorite salads Fall Salad with Kale, Apple and Blue Cheese Crumbles
Figs and Blue Cheese: A Classic Pairing
The combination of figs and blue cheese is flavor duo seen on pizzas, sandwiches, and is a classic Fall pairing. As soon as the weather cools, this nutty, apple salad starts popping up on restaurant menus. Why not make this salad yourself (at home) and save a few dollars? The vinaigrette recipe is easy to make and the rest of the ingredients you most likely have on hand in your pantry.
Ingredients
This recipe for a homemade fig vinaigrette recipe with fig preserves is really quite simple ingredient wise. Preserved figs, shallots, oil and a dash of fresh thyme pull everything together.
Variations
Swap rosemary or tarragon instead of the thyme.
Add a dollop of Dijon mustard for added heat and emulsification.
Use balsamic instead of apple cider vinegar for deeper, richer flavor.
If you love fruit-forward condiments this savory rhubarb and fennel chutney is another versatile recipe worth keeping on hand.
How to Store:
This recipe will keep in the refrigerator for 3 weeks in a sealed container. Do not store the salad dressing in metal due to the reaction with the vinegar.
Other Ways to Use It:
This vinaigrette works well beyond salad. Try it as a marinade for chicken or pork, drizzled over roasted root vegetables, or alongside a cheese board in place of honey. It also pairs beautifully with this apricot vinegar shrimp salad if you want to explore more fruit-forward dressings.
If you enjoy making your own fruit-forward dressings and condiments, this homemade apricot vinegar is another simple recipe worth having in your repertoire.
How should I store homemade fig vinaigrette?
Store your homemade fig vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about a week. Just give it a good shake before using to recombine the ingredients.
What are some other uses for homemade fig vinaigrette?
Homemade fig vinaigrette is versatile! Use it as a marinade for chicken or pork, drizzle it over roasted vegetables, or even use it as a dipping sauce for bread. It adds a delicious sweet and tangy flavor to many dishes!
If you’re cooking through fall’s best flavors, this apple cider spiced jam is another simple condiment worth making while apples are at their peak.
Fig Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Fig Preserves
- 1 Shallot small
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil extra virgin
- ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar organic
- 1 Stem Fresh Thyme about ¼ tsp
Instructions
- Chop shallot.
- Remove leaves from thyme stem.
- Add all ingredients to container and shake.
- Store in glass container in refrigerator until ready to use.
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