Almond Free Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning combination of cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and jammy fresh figs that somehow feels both rustic and elegant on the plate. The torn mint and flat-leaf parsley add a bright, herby lift that keeps every bite feeling fresh, while the chives scattered on top give it a subtle savory finish. The apple cider vinaigrette is the real secret weapon here — honey, ground ginger, and turmeric whisked into olive oil and vinegar creates a dressing that's tangy, warmly spiced, and just a little golden. Letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for a few minutes before adding the figs is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the vegetables just enough so they absorb all that flavor. Salads with this kind of visual appeal can sometimes hide unwanted ingredients in the dressing or toppings, but everything here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. It comes together quickly with no cooking required, making it an ideal starter or light side when you want something that looks impressive without a lot of effort.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 bunch radishes (about 10 radishes), thinly sliced
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform in color, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Combine the sliced cucumber and radishes in a large mixing bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the vinaigrette over them and toss to coat. Let the vegetables sit for 10 minutes so the cucumber softens slightly and the radishes mellow.
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