Beef Free Fig & Stone Fruit Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning celebration of late-summer produce, layering juicy figs and ripe peaches over a bed of peppery arugula with fresh mint and basil torn right over the top. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully — a quick whisk of honey, ginger, and turmeric gives it warmth and just enough complexity to make the whole bowl feel intentional rather than thrown together. That pinch of flaky sea salt at the end is a small touch that makes a genuinely big difference, brightening the sweetness of the fruit and rounding out the bite of the greens. Everything here is plant-based and naturally free of any animal proteins, so there's no substitution juggling or label-reading required — just fresh, whole ingredients doing all the work. It comes together in minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner starter or a showstopping addition to a weekend spread. The combination of colors alone — deep purple figs, golden peaches, vivid green herbs — means this one earns its place at the center of the table.
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4 servings
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 2 ripe peaches or nectarines, pitted and sliced
- 5 oz arugula (about 5 lightly packed cups)
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and fine sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
- 2
Add the arugula, red onion, mint, and basil to a large salad bowl. Drizzle about two-thirds of the vinaigrette over the greens and toss gently until every leaf is lightly coated.
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