Paleo 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 light and deeply satisfying. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, tangy backbone that's warmed up by ground ginger and turmeric — a dressing that's as good as anything you'd find bottled, and made entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients. Raw honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the vinegar without tipping into sugary territory, which is exactly the kind of nuance that makes this dish stand out. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley keep things fresh and herbaceous, so every bite has a little something going on. Letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for a few minutes before adding the figs is a small step that makes a real difference — the vegetables mellow and absorb flavor while the figs stay lush and intact. It's the kind of salad that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort, making it perfect for a weeknight side or a dish you'd proudly bring to a gathering.
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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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