Hearty Greens with Kumquats

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring a mix of hearty greens like escarole, mustard greens, and kale, brightened with thin-sliced kumquats and topped with chives and crunchy pepitas. Dressed with a Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette for the perfect balance of flavors.

6 servings
12 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 12 cups mixed hearty greens (such as escarole, mustard greens, and kale)
  • 1 cup kumquats, cut into thin rounds, seeded
  • ½ cup Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chives
  • 3 tablespoons roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Store 12 cups mixed hearty greens (such as escarole, mustard greens, and kale; if using mustard greens or kale, fold leaves over and cut off tough center rib and stems) and 1 cup kumquats, cut into thin rounds, seeded, in 2 separate resealable plastic bags. Chill greens and kumquats overnight.

    720 min

  2. 2.

    Add more vinaigrette, if desired. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter 1/4 cup 1" pieces chives and, for a little crunch, 3 tablespoons roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) over.

    5 min

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