Lupin 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 a short rest lets the vegetables soak up the flavor before the figs and fresh herbs join the party. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley add a garden-fresh lift that makes every bite feel alive. Because the ingredient list is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about legume-based fillers or flour blends sneaking into your meal. Lupin, which can turn up unexpectedly in salad dressings, croutons, and seasoning mixes, simply has no place here — every component is clean and straightforward. The result is a dish that looks impressive enough for a dinner party spread but is genuinely effortless to pull together. Serve it immediately so the figs stay plump and the herbs stay vibrant.
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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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