Walnut 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 refreshing and indulgent at the same time. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a gentle tang, while ground ginger and turmeric add a warm, golden depth that makes the dressing taste far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. A quick ten-minute rest after the first toss lets the cucumber soften just slightly and takes the sharp edge off the radishes, so every bite is balanced and bright. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring a herby lift that keeps the whole bowl feeling light and alive. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of walnuts or any nut-based ingredients — no swaps needed, no label-checking required. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a whisk and a good knife, making it an effortless choice for a weeknight side or a showstopping addition to a dinner spread. Finish it with a scatter of chives 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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