Turkey Free Fig & Zucchini Noodle Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Sweet, jammy figs and tender zucchini noodles make for a salad that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The zucchini gets salted and drained first, which is a small but crucial step — it keeps the noodles from going watery and diluting that gorgeous apple cider vinaigrette. Speaking of the dressing, the combination of honey, turmeric, and ginger gives it a warm, slightly exotic depth that pairs beautifully with the peppery arugula and fragrant torn basil. This is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in your own kitchen with nothing more than a spiralizer and a whisk. Every ingredient here is naturally free from poultry in any form, so there's no label-reading anxiety or ingredient swapping required — just fresh produce and pantry staples doing their thing. Finish it with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it on hand, because that final pop of coolness against the sweet figs is genuinely worth it. Serve it immediately while the noodles still have a little body and the figs are at their juiciest.
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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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