Citric Acid Free Fig & Melon Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Citric Acid Free Fig & Melon Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Sweet figs, cool honeydew, and crisp cucumber come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want on the table at a summer lunch or alongside a light dinner. The dressing is where this recipe really shines for anyone avoiding citric acid: instead of lemon juice, which shows up in so many vinaigrettes, it leans on apple cider vinegar and honey for that bright, balanced tang. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep the flavors interesting without overwhelming the delicate fruit. Torn fresh mint and basil bring an herby lift that makes every bite feel a little more alive. After a short rest at room temperature, the figs and melon release their natural juices and mingle with the dressing in the best possible way. A final pinch of flaky sea salt over the top pulls everything together and makes the sweetness pop. It's simple, stunning on a platter, and completely free of the hidden citric acid that sneaks into so many store-bought dressings and packaged salad kits.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the dressing

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp ground ginger

For the salad

8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
3 cups honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

For serving

flaky sea salt, to taste

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, fine sea salt, and ground ginger until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth and slightly emulsified.
2
Combine the quartered figs, honeydew cubes, and cucumber half-moons in a large mixing bowl.

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