Pork 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 honey, ground ginger, and turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue to the dressing. Letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the vinaigrette for a few minutes before adding the figs is a small but brilliant step — it softens the vegetables just enough and takes the sharp edge off the radishes without losing their satisfying crunch. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring a herby brightness that makes every bite feel alive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. It works beautifully as a light lunch on its own or as a show-stopping side alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken. The optional chives on top are worth it if you have them — that little pop of color and mild onion flavor is the perfect finishing touch.
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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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