Xanthan Gum Free Fig & Stone Fruit Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Late summer and early fall produce doesn't get more stunning than this — juicy figs, fragrant peaches, and peppery arugula all tumbling together in one gorgeous bowl. The apple cider vinaigrette comes together with just a whisk: vinegar, honey, a pinch of ginger and turmeric, and good olive oil emulsify into a glossy, lightly spiced dressing without any thickeners or stabilizers whatsoever. That matters more than you might think, because many store-bought dressings quietly rely on additives to achieve that smooth, clingy texture — here, the technique does all the work. Torn mint and basil woven through the greens add an herby brightness that makes every bite feel intentional rather than thrown together. A final scatter of flaky sea salt over the fruit pulls the whole thing into focus, amplifying the sweetness of the figs and peaches in the best possible way. This is the kind of salad that earns compliments at a dinner party but is honestly simple enough for a weeknight when the fruit on your counter is perfectly ripe and begging to be used.
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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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