Citric Acid Free Fig & Stone Fruit Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This harvest salad is a stunning celebration of late-summer produce, layering jammy figs and juicy peaches over a bed of peppery arugula with fresh mint and basil woven throughout. The vinaigrette is where this recipe really shines for anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities — apple cider vinegar steps in as the acidic backbone, delivering brightness and tang without the citric acid that sneaks into so many store-bought dressings and processed ingredients. A touch of honey, ground ginger, and turmeric round out the dressing with warmth and depth, making it feel far more complex than a simple whisk-together situation. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of the additive, so there's no label-squinting required. The salad comes together in minutes — just dress the greens, pile on the fruit, and finish with a pinch of flaky salt for that little pop of contrast. It's the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more effort than you did, and it's gorgeous enough to bring to a dinner party or a weekend lunch spread.
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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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