BHA & BHT 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 peppery arugula and a riot of fresh herbs makes for a salad that looks like it belongs on a restaurant menu. The homemade vinaigrette comes together with apple cider vinegar, raw honey, turmeric, and ginger — all whisked into a glossy, emulsified dressing that's bright and just a little warming. Every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient, which matters when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives that sneak into bottled dressings and packaged salad kits. Torn basil, mint, flat-leaf parsley, and fresh thyme layered together create an herbal depth that makes each bite feel genuinely alive. The scallion greens add a mild oniony note without overpowering the delicate sweetness of the figs. A finish of flaky sea salt ties everything together and makes the flavors pop. Serve it immediately after tossing so the arugula stays crisp and the figs hold their gorgeous shape.
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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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