Xanthan Gum 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 homemade apple cider vinaigrette comes together with just a whisk — honey, turmeric, ginger, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt — no thickeners or stabilizers needed to get it silky and emulsified. That matters here, because so many bottled dressings and even some homemade vinaigrette recipes sneak in additives that people avoiding xanthan gum have to watch out for. Every single ingredient in this salad is whole and clean, so you can dress and toss without a second thought. The combination of basil, mint, parsley, and thyme alongside sweet quartered figs and bright scallion greens is surprisingly complex for something this effortless. A final pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving pulls everything together and makes the flavors pop. This is the kind of dish that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes.
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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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