Sesame 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 effortless and impressive. The apple cider vinaigrette — built with olive oil, honey, ground ginger, and turmeric — ties everything together with a warm, tangy brightness that makes the whole bowl sing. A short 10-minute rest lets the cucumber soften just slightly and takes the edge off the radishes, so every bite is balanced rather than sharp. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley add a herby freshness that keeps the flavors lively all the way to the last forkful. Sesame oils and tahini-based dressings show up constantly in salads like this one, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that allergen — no swaps or substitutions needed. The vinaigrette comes together in about 30 seconds, and the whole thing is assembled in one bowl, making it as low-effort as it is beautiful on a platter. Scatter the optional chives on top and serve immediately for the best texture and color.
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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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