Vegetarian Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning combination of textures and flavors that feels like something you'd order at a nice bistro but comes together in minutes at home. Crisp cucumber rounds and peppery radishes get a brief marinade in a golden apple cider vinaigrette spiked with ginger and turmeric, which softens their bite just enough without losing that satisfying crunch. Then come the figs — sweet, jammy, and a little luxurious — tumbled in alongside fresh mint and parsley for an herby brightness that ties everything together. The dressing itself is worth making on repeat: honey, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar create a balance that's tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory all at once. Every ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and easy to find, so there's no guesswork about what's in your bowl. A scatter of fresh chives over the top before serving makes it look as good as it tastes. Whether you're building a light lunch or need a showstopper side for a dinner spread, this salad delivers.
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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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