Nitrate & Nitrite 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 manages to feel both refreshing and indulgent at the same time. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a gentle tang, while raw honey, ground ginger, and turmeric add warmth and depth without overwhelming the produce. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to second-guess what's in your bowl — no cured meats, no packaged dressings, no hidden preservatives lurking in the mix. The technique of letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for ten minutes is a small but brilliant step that softens their bite and lets the flavors meld before the figs go in. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and herby, and a final scatter of chives makes the finished platter look genuinely gorgeous. It comes together quickly with nothing more than a whisk and a mixing bowl, making it an easy win for a weeknight side or a showstopper addition to a weekend spread.
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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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