Pregnancy Friendly Fig & Stone Fruit Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning celebration of peak-season produce, layering juicy figs and ripe peaches over a bed of peppery arugula with fresh mint and basil woven throughout. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a gentle tang, brightened by warm notes of ginger and turmeric — two ingredients with a long history of supporting digestive comfort, which is a genuine bonus during pregnancy. Every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient, so there's no guesswork about what you're actually eating. The dressing comes together in minutes with a simple whisk, and the salad itself requires zero cooking, making it an easy win on days when standing over a stove feels like too much. Arugula brings iron and folate to the table, while the fruit delivers natural sweetness and hydration without any added sugar beyond a touch of honey. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end elevates the whole thing from simple to genuinely special. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive enough for a gathering but is honestly easy enough to throw together for a quiet lunch at home.
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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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