Artificial Food Coloring Free Fig, Fennel & Orange Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a showstopper — sweet figs, juicy orange supremes, paper-thin fennel, and peppery arugula all tossed in a golden apple cider vinaigrette that's as beautiful as it is bright. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it looks like: whole fruit, fresh herbs, and a handful of pantry staples with no dyes, synthetic additives, or mystery colorings anywhere in sight. The warm golden hue of the dressing comes entirely from ground turmeric and ginger, which means you get that gorgeous color the natural way. Shaving the fennel thin on a mandoline is the little technique that makes this feel restaurant-worthy, and cutting the oranges into clean segments keeps the whole bowl from getting watery. Torn mint and reserved fennel fronds add a layer of herbal freshness that ties everything together without any fuss. A final pinch of flaky sea salt over the top right before serving is the finishing touch that makes every bite pop.
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4 servings
For the vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the salad
- 1 large fennel bulb (about 12 oz), fronds reserved
- 2 large navel oranges
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 2 cups arugula
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
For serving
- flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and ginger until the honey dissolves. Drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Season with the fine sea salt and set aside.
- 2
Trim the fennel bulb: cut off the stalks, halve the bulb lengthwise, and remove the tough core with a V-cut. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, shave the fennel crosswise into thin slices, about 1/16-inch thick. Place in a large mixing bowl. Roughly chop 2 tablespoons of the reserved fennel fronds and add them to the bowl.
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