Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

From Chow Bella

6 small dried mission figs (can substitute other figs or any other gooey dried fruit, like prunes)

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

10 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp water (or more, as needed---depends on how gooey your figs are)

salt and pepper, to taste

1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor, blender, or immersion blender with its matching cup. Chill until you are ready to serve.

• Servings per recipe: 8

• Per serving:

• Calories: 169

• Fat: 17.5 g

• Saturated fat: 2.5 g

• Cholesterol: 0 mg

• Sodium: 22 mg

• Carbohydrate: 4.5 g

• Fiber: 0.6 g

• Sugars: 2.6 g

• Protein: 0.1 g