Hazelnut Free Fig & Stone Fruit Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a full-on celebration of late-summer produce, layering juicy figs and ripe peaches over a bed of peppery arugula with fresh mint and basil torn right on top. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully — a quick whisk of vinegar, honey, ginger, and turmeric creates a bright, slightly warm dressing that complements the sweetness of the fruit without overpowering it. Many harvest-style salads lean on candied or toasted nuts for crunch and richness, but this one proves you don't need them — the combination of textures from the soft figs, tender greens, and paper-thin red onion does all the work. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is genuinely worry-free from start to finish, with no hidden nut oils or ambiguous toppings to second-guess. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end is the kind of small finishing touch that makes the whole bowl taste like something you'd order at a nice bistro. It comes together in minutes and looks absolutely stunning on the table, making it just as fitting for a weeknight dinner as it is for entertaining.
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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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