Paleo Fresh Fig & Herb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh figs are one of those ingredients that feel almost too beautiful to eat — and this salad leans right into that. 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, mint, flat-leaf parsley, and fresh thyme all show up together, making every bite feel lively and aromatic in the best possible way. The vinaigrette is where this recipe really earns its keep. Apple cider vinegar, raw honey, turmeric, and ginger get whisked together and slowly emulsified with extra-virgin olive oil — no refined sugars, no seed oils, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone eating ancestrally. It comes together in minutes and coats the greens in a golden, slightly tangy dressing that ties the whole bowl together. This is the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a stunning starter when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it immediately after tossing so the arugula stays crisp and the figs hold their shape — that final pinch of flaky sea salt on top is not optional.
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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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