Creamy Fig Dressing with Greek Yogurt and Feta

Today, I finished my last portion of mache from Whole Foods, and I like to eat it as it is, no other vegetables, but with a creamy yogurt dressing and some toasted hazelnuts. I don’t buy dressing in a jar, so I whipped one up, inspired by the fresh figs. A fresh fig, a bit of greek yogurt, some feta cheese, a few herbs, salt and pepper and the perfect creamy dressing is ready. The fig adds just the right amount of sweetness.



Creamy Fresh Fig Dressing (makes 1 generous portion):

• 1 fresh fig, quartered
• 1/4 cup of greek yogurt (I like Fage)
• 1/8 cup water
• 1 square inch cube sheep milk feta
• 1 TB of feta brine (sheep milk feta typically comes with a brine, @ FM, Trader Joes or Wholefoods) – if not using, add some salt to taste
• 1  ts dried or fresh rosemary
• a few fresh basil leaves or 1-2 springs of savory
• 1/2 ts of dijon mustard
• fresh ground pepper
• optionally: 1 ts olive oil

Place all ingredients in a food processor (vitamix!) and puree until smooth consistency. Fill in a small jar for serving or directly on the salad.