Barley Free Fresh Fig & Herb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh figs are one of those ingredients that feel almost too beautiful to eat, and pairing them with a riot of fresh herbs turns a simple salad into something genuinely special. Baby arugula brings a peppery backbone, while torn basil, mint, parsley, and thyme layer in bright, garden-fresh flavor that keeps every bite interesting. The homemade apple cider vinaigrette — whisked together with raw honey, turmeric, and a hint of ginger — ties everything together with a warm, slightly tangy depth you just can't get from a bottled dressing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and grain derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the kind of dish that looks like it came from a fancy bistro but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk. Serve it immediately after tossing so the arugula stays crisp and the figs hold their gorgeous shape against the lightly coated greens.
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4 servings
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 5 oz baby arugula
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, ginger, and fine sea salt until the honey dissolves and the mixture is uniform in color.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking constantly until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened.
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