Gut Friendly Fig & Stone Fruit Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Stone fruit and fresh figs don't get nearly enough time in the salad bowl, and this harvest combination is genuinely stunning — jewel-toned, fragrant, and layered with flavor in every bite. Peppery arugula forms the base, while torn mint and basil add an herby brightness that makes the whole thing feel alive. The apple cider vinegar dressing does a lot of quiet work here: whisked with honey, ground ginger, and turmeric, it's tangy and warming without being sharp, and it emulsifies beautifully with good olive oil. Apple cider vinegar is a longtime favorite for digestive support, and pairing it with ginger and turmeric — both known for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties — makes this dressing more than just a finishing touch. Figs and ripe peaches bring natural sweetness and fiber, which means this salad is genuinely nourishing rather than just pretty. A pinch of flaky sea salt over the fruit at the end pulls everything into focus. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any 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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