Lactose Free Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This vibrant salad is a study in contrasts — cool, crisp cucumber and peppery radishes meet 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 a short rest lets the vegetables absorb the flavors before the figs and fresh herbs join the party. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The technique of adding the figs at the end and tossing gently is a small but smart move that keeps them plush and intact rather than turning the whole bowl into a pink mash. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley add a herby lift that makes this feel far more special than a simple side salad has any right to. It's the kind of dish that looks stunning on a platter and disappears fast, whether you're serving it alongside grilled proteins or letting it shine on its own.
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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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