Yeast Free Fig & Kelp Noodle Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
Bright, refreshing, and genuinely stunning on the table, this salad brings together silky kelp noodles, juicy fresh figs, and a riot of herbs in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. The apple cider vinegar dressing — built with coconut aminos, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, and lime juice — delivers a punchy, layered flavor without relying on any fermented or yeast-based condiments that could be a problem. Coconut aminos step in beautifully where soy sauce would normally go, keeping that savory depth fully intact. A simple baking soda soak transforms the kelp noodles from stiff and crunchy to tender and pliable, so the texture is genuinely satisfying rather than squeaky or tough. Purple cabbage, cucumber, scallion greens, mint, and cilantro add crunch, color, and freshness in every forkful, while the figs bring a soft, honeyed sweetness that ties the whole bowl together. It's the kind of salad that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together with minimal effort and zero fuss.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 12 oz kelp noodles
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 8 fresh figs, quartered
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the kelp noodles under cold water in a colander, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Fill the bowl with warm water, add the baking soda, and stir briefly to combine. Let the noodles soak for 15 minutes, until they soften from crunchy and stiff to pliable and tender.
- 2
While the noodles soak, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, sea salt, and lime juice in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
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