Spring has arrived—and with it comes the craving for brighter, lighter, more refreshing meals. Think of it as a little spring cleaning for your insides?
If you're looking for a zesty, nutrient-dense salad with apple cider vinegar dressing, this Citrus Radicchio Salad with Fire Cider is the perfect place to start. Bitter greens, crunchy seeds, and creamy feta come together with a bold, herbal dressing for a recipe that’s as functional as it is flavorful.
Why You’ll Love This Fire Cider Salad
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Bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced
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Made with a functional apple cider vinegar dressing
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Supports healthy digestion as part of your daily routine*
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Ready in under 10 minutes
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Easy to customize or pair with protein
What Is Fire Cider? (Apple Cider Vinegar + Herbs Explained)
Fire Cider is a traditional apple cider vinegar + herbal tonic infused with ginger, garlic, horseradish, and cayenne—ingredients long used to support healthy digestion, circulation, and overall wellness.*
Inspired by Rosemary Gladstar’s classic formula, our Fire Cider supports digestion and helps bring the body back into balance after a season of rich, nourishing winter foods.*
Part daily ritual, part functional salad dressing, it’s easy to use—sip it, mix it, or drizzle it for a zesty, feel-good boost.*
Ingredients
Salad
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1 head radicchio, chopped
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¼ cup sunflower seeds
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fire Cider Dressing
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2 tablespoons Fire Cider
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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Salt + pepper to taste
How to Make Fire Cider Salad Dressing
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Whisk Fire Cider, olive oil, and shallot
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Season with salt and pepper
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Let sit 2–3 minutes for flavors to really marinate
How to Make the Salad
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Combine radicchio, sunflower seeds, and feta
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Drizzle with dressing
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Toss and serve immediately
Pro Tips for the Best Flavor
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Toast sunflower seeds for extra depth
- Add citrus (orange or grapefruit) for brightness
- Pair with protein for a more filling meal
Where the Flavor Meets Function
This salad brings together bitter greens, healthy fats, and herbal support—a combination traditionally used to support digestion and overall wellness.*
Fire Cider: This spicy, tangy tonic is made with apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, horseradish, cayenne, and more—ingredients traditionally used to support digestion, immune function, and overall vitality.* Shoutout to Rosemary Gladstar for inspiring this classic formula.
Radicchio: This leafy chicory is rich in nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate. It also contains antioxidants like anthocyanins and kaempferol, and is a good source of fiber to support healthy digestion.*
Sunflower seeds: These crunchy seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber. They’re also rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps support cellular health and overall wellness.*
Feta cheese: This tangy cheese is lower in fat than many others and provides calcium to support strong bones and teeth. It may also contain beneficial bacteria that support gut health.*
Olive oil: Rich in monounsaturated fats, olive oil supports heart health and provides antioxidants like polyphenols. It also helps enhance the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients from vegetables.*
Shallot: A flavorful member of the onion family, shallots contain antioxidants like quercetin and naturally occurring sulfur compounds, and add depth and complexity to any dish.*
Recipe Variations + Additions
Immune-Supporting Version
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Fresh garlic
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Extra ginger
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A squeeze of lemon
Digestive-Focused Version
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Bitter greens (arugula, dandelion)
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A splash of lemon juice
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Fresh herbs like parsley
Kid-Friendly Version
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Use less Fire Cider
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Add honey or maple syrup
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Swap radicchio for romaine
A Simple Spring Ritual
This Fire Cider salad is more than just a recipe—it’s an easy way to bring herbalism into everyday meals.
Fresh, functional, and full of flavor, it’s a reminder that herbalism doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming—just a simple, nourishing ritual made with what’s already in your kitchen.*
