Gluten Free Fig & Mushroom Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating at a nice restaurant on a Tuesday night. Earthy, golden-seared mushrooms meet sweet, jammy figs over a bed of peppery arugula — and the apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, slightly spiced kick from turmeric and ginger. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required. The technique of searing the mushrooms in batches is what gives them that deep, caramelized crust instead of a soggy steam — don't skip that step. Whisking the vinaigrette slowly so it emulsifies means it clings to the greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Fresh thyme and optional parsley add herby brightness that keeps the whole plate feeling alive and vibrant. It's elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough to pull together on any weeknight.
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4 servings
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the mushrooms
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), cleaned and torn or sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
For the salad
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt until the honey dissolves. Slowly drizzle in 3 tbsp olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mushrooms in a single layer — work in two batches if needed to avoid crowding — and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until the undersides are deep golden brown.
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