BHA & BHT Free Fig & Endive Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh figs, crisp Belgian endive, and a bright apple cider vinaigrette come together in a salad that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The combination of sweet, jammy figs with the slight bitterness of endive is one of those pairings that just works, and the shallots, parsley, and torn mint add layers of flavor that keep every bite interesting. Avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT can be trickier than it sounds, since they hide in bottled dressings, packaged croutons, and even some cooking oils — but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. Every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient: fresh produce, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. The vinaigrette comes together in minutes with a simple whisk, and because you're making it from scratch, you know exactly what's in it. It's the kind of clean, vibrant salad that works as an elegant starter or a light lunch, and it looks far more impressive than the effort involved would suggest.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the salad
- 3 heads belgian endive (about 12 oz total)
- 8 fresh figs, quartered
- 2 shallots, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, ground ginger, and fine sea salt until the honey dissolves. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened.
- 2
Arrange the endive leaves in a large salad bowl. Scatter the quartered figs and sliced shallots over the endive.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!