Vegetarian Fig & Melon Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
This salad is the kind of dish that makes summer feel effortless — sweet figs and honeydew melon tumbling together with cool cucumber slices, all brightened by a honey-and-apple-cider-vinegar dressing with a subtle kick of ground ginger. The dressing comes together in minutes with just a whisk, and that short 10-minute rest at room temperature is the secret move that lets the fruit release its juices and turn everything into something genuinely special. Torn fresh mint and basil add an herby, aromatic layer that keeps each bite feeling light and lively rather than just sweet. A final pinch of flaky sea salt over the top pulls the whole thing into balance — that sweet-savory contrast is seriously addictive. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no substituting or second-guessing involved; it just works as written. Bring it to a backyard gathering, serve it alongside a grain dish, or eat it straight from the bowl — it's gorgeous either way.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!