Citrus Free Fig & Endive Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh figs and crisp Belgian endive make for a genuinely stunning combination — sweet, slightly bitter, and layered with herby brightness from flat-leaf parsley and torn mint. The vinaigrette is where this salad really earns its keep: apple cider vinegar brings that necessary tang without a single drop of lemon or orange juice, making it a natural fit for anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle. A touch of honey and ground ginger round out the dressing with warmth and depth, so you never feel like you're missing anything. Thinly sliced shallots add a subtle sharpness that ties every element together, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes of whisking and tossing. It's the kind of salad that looks like it came from a restaurant but requires almost no effort to pull off at home. Serve it immediately so the endive stays crisp and the figs hold their shape — this one is best enjoyed fresh.
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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.
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