Turkey 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 light and indulgent at the same time. The apple cider vinaigrette — brightened with raw honey, ground ginger, and a touch of turmeric — ties everything together with a warm, slightly tangy depth that you just don't get from a standard lemon dressing. Letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for a few minutes before adding the figs is a small but brilliant step: it softens the vegetables just enough while keeping the figs plush and intact. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring a herby lift that makes every bite feel genuinely fresh. This is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together with minimal effort and zero fuss. It's naturally free from any poultry or meat products — every ingredient is plant-based or a simple pantry staple — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or bring it to a gathering and watch it disappear before anything else on the table.
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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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