Gluten 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 bright, tangy kick that's balanced by a touch of raw honey and warm spices — ground ginger and turmeric give the dressing a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle depth you won't expect from something this simple. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required — just clean, whole foods doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The technique of letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for ten minutes is a small but brilliant move; it softens the cucumber just enough and takes the sharp edge off the radishes before the figs and herbs join the party. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley keep things lively and aromatic, while the optional chives on top add a gentle oniony finish that makes the whole platter look like something out of a restaurant. It's the kind of salad that converts people who think salads are boring — colorful, layered in flavor, and genuinely exciting to eat.
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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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