Macadamia 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 vinaigrette that smells as good as it tastes. The apple cider vinegar dressing gets its warm depth from ground ginger and turmeric, balanced out by a touch of raw honey — it comes together in under a minute and makes everything it touches taste more alive. A short rest in the dressing lets the cucumber soften just slightly and takes the sharp edge off the radishes, so every bite is mellow, bright, and refreshing. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring a herby lift that keeps the whole bowl feeling light even as the figs add a luscious, almost dessert-like sweetness. The ingredient list is completely straightforward — no specialty items, no hidden nut-based oils, just clean produce and pantry staples you can feel confident about. It comes together quickly and looks genuinely impressive on a platter, making it an easy win for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Scatter the optional chives over the top right before serving and watch it disappear fast.
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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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