Emulsifier Free Fig & Melon Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
Sweet figs, cool honeydew, and crisp cucumber make for a combination that feels almost too pretty to eat — almost. The torn fresh mint and basil bring an herby brightness that keeps every bite interesting, while a short rest at room temperature lets the fruit release its natural juices and pull the whole dish together. The dressing is nothing more than apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, sea salt, and a hint of ground ginger whisked until smooth — no stabilizers, no additives, no mystery ingredients that sneak emulsifiers into an otherwise clean recipe. That simplicity is exactly what makes this work so well for anyone avoiding processed emulsifying agents, since every single component is a whole, recognizable food. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt over the top adds just enough savory contrast to make the sweetness of the melon and figs really pop. It's the kind of salad that works as a light lunch, a stunning starter, or a refreshing side alongside grilled dishes on a warm evening.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 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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