BHA & BHT 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 refreshing and indulgent at the same time. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a gentle tang, while raw honey, ground ginger, and turmeric add warmth and depth without overwhelming the produce. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many bottled dressings and packaged salad kits. Making the vinaigrette from scratch takes about 30 seconds and gives you complete control over what goes into your bowl. A short rest after the first toss lets the cucumber soften slightly and the radishes mellow, so the textures feel intentional rather than random. Fresh mint, parsley, and optional chives keep the herb notes bright and lively all the way to the last bite. This is the kind of salad that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but is genuinely easy enough to throw together on a weeknight.
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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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