Tree Nut Free Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning combination of sweet, peppery, and herby flavors that feels like something you'd order at a fancy bistro but comes together with almost no effort. Fresh figs bring a jammy richness that plays beautifully against the cool crunch of cucumber and the sharp bite of thinly sliced radishes. The apple cider vinaigrette — built with olive oil, honey, ground ginger, and turmeric — has a warm, golden depth that ties every element together without overpowering the delicate fruit. Torn mint and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and fresh, and a scatter of chives on top adds a subtle oniony finish. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, salads can sometimes feel like a minefield of candied walnuts or almond-studded dressings hiding in restaurant menus and store-bought options — this one is naturally free of all that, relying entirely on produce, herbs, and a clean pantry vinaigrette. The short marinating step for the cucumber and radishes is a small but smart move that softens their raw edge and makes the whole salad feel more cohesive. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter and disappears fast.
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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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