Hazelnut Free Fresh Fig & Herb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh figs are one of those ingredients that feel almost too beautiful to eat, but this salad makes a strong case for diving right in. Quartered and scattered over a bed of peppery baby arugula, they bring a jammy sweetness that plays perfectly against the bright, herb-forward greens. Torn basil, fresh mint, flat-leaf parsley, and thyme all come together in a way that feels lush and garden-fresh rather than fussy. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a gentle tang, warmed by a hint of turmeric and ginger and balanced with just a touch of raw honey. Because every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your bowl — no packaged dressings, no mystery additives, nothing to second-guess. A final pinch of flaky sea salt over the top is the kind of small move that makes a big difference. This is the salad you bring to a dinner party when you want people to ask for the recipe.
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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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