Wheat Free Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This vibrant salad is a study in contrasts — cool cucumber rounds, peppery radish slices, and jammy quartered figs all come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little indulgent. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, tangy backbone that's warmed up by ground ginger and turmeric, making each bite more interesting than the last. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient-swapping required — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. The technique of letting the cucumber and radishes sit in the dressing for ten minutes is a small but smart move; it softens the cucumber slightly and takes the sharp edge off the radishes before the figs and herbs join the party. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley add a herby lift that keeps the whole bowl tasting clean and lively. It's the kind of salad that looks impressive enough for a dinner party spread but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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