MSG 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 pulls everything together with a gentle tang, brightened by warm notes of ginger and turmeric that make the dressing feel anything but ordinary. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fresh produce, olive oil, raw honey, and a handful of herbs — so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess what's hiding in a packet of seasoning. Letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for a few minutes is a small step that makes a real difference, softening their bite and letting the flavors meld before the figs go in. The figs are treated gently at the end so they hold their shape and deliver little bursts of sweetness in every bite. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and aromatic, and a scatter of fresh chives over the top adds a subtle oniony finish that ties the whole dish together. It's the kind of salad that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but comes together with almost no effort.
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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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