Oats Free Fresh Fig & Herb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh figs are one of those ingredients that make a simple salad feel genuinely special, and pairing them with peppery arugula and a riot of fresh herbs takes things to another level entirely. The torn basil, mint, parsley, and thyme create a layered, garden-fresh flavor that keeps every bite interesting. The apple cider vinaigrette is whisked together in minutes — honey, turmeric, and a hint of ginger give it a warm, slightly golden depth that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the figs. Because every component here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a packaged ingredient. Salads like this can sometimes feel like an afterthought, but this one is vibrant enough to hold its own as a light lunch or an impressive starter. Serve it the moment it's dressed so the arugula stays bright and the figs keep their gorgeous jammy texture.
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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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