Oats Free Fig & Melon Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
This salad is pure summer on a plate — juicy figs, cool honeydew, and crisp cucumber all tossed in a bright apple cider vinegar dressing that somehow makes everything taste more like itself. The dressing comes together in seconds with just a whisk and a handful of pantry staples, including a touch of ground ginger that adds a subtle warmth you won't see coming. Fresh mint and basil go in torn, not chopped, which keeps the herbs lively and fragrant rather than bruised and wilted. A short rest at room temperature lets the fruit relax and release its natural juices, turning the dressing into something almost syrupy and deeply flavorful. The whole thing is naturally free from grains and processed additives — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, which makes it a genuinely stress-free choice when you're avoiding hidden fillers. A final pinch of flaky sea salt over the top is the move that pulls the sweet, tangy, and herby notes into one cohesive bite. Serve it as a starter, a light side, or honestly just eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment here.
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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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