It has lots of fresh black pepper and the big fig-molasses notes of authentic balsamic vinegar — but it’s very sweet. Reserve this one for a drizzle on fruit or even ice cream.140 calories ...

Sweet figs in a salad, dressed with a garlic balsamic vinaigrette... Bizarro combo, right? No. Not at all. Rather, this timeless mixing of sweet with salty is a heavenly and complex food pairing.

Amplify the tart-sweet flavors by quickly soaking the strawberries in a vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil. Dress wedges of plums and nectarines with honey for this ...