Celery Free Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning combination of cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and jammy fresh figs, all tied together with a golden apple cider vinaigrette that's bright, lightly sweet, and just a little earthy from ground ginger and turmeric. The dressing comes together in under a minute, and the short marinating step lets the cucumber soften and the radishes lose their sharpest bite before the figs and fresh herbs join the party. It's the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but is genuinely effortless to pull off. For anyone navigating a celery allergy or sensitivity, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is straightforward and there's nothing hidden in the dressing that could cause concern. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring a herby lift that keeps the whole bowl feeling vibrant and alive. Serve it as a light lunch, a dinner party starter, or a colorful side that steals the show from whatever it's sitting next to.
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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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