Mushroom Free Fig & Zucchini Noodle Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Sweet, jammy figs meet crisp zucchini noodles in a salad that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The zucchini gets spiralized or ribbon-cut, then salted and squeezed so it stays tender without turning the whole bowl watery — a small step that makes a big difference. Baby arugula and torn basil add a peppery, herby lift, while the apple cider vinaigrette brings brightness with a warm undercurrent of turmeric and ginger. Honey rounds out the dressing so it's tangy and mellow at the same time, clinging beautifully to every strand of zucchini. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of fungi, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — just fresh produce and pantry staples working together. The quartered figs on top make it look like something from a restaurant, but the whole thing comes together in one bowl with minimal cleanup. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it, and serve right away while the noodles still have their bite.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 medium zucchini (about 1 ½ lb total), ends trimmed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 8 fresh figs, quartered
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize the zucchini into long noodles using a spiralizer, or draw a vegetable peeler lengthwise along each zucchini to create wide ribbons. Place the noodles in a colander set over the sink, toss with 1/2 tsp salt, and let stand for 10 minutes until the noodles have released some moisture and softened slightly.
- 2
While the zucchini drains, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform in color.
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