Bitter Greens Salad With Kumquat Recipes

HEARTY GREENS WITH KUMQUATS

Steps:

• 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. Before serving, empty bags with greens and kumquats into a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette to salad and toss to evenly coat.
• Add more vinaigrette, if desired. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter chives and, for a little crunch, 3 tablespoons roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) over.

BITTER GREENS SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mustards and 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
• While whisking vigorously, drizzle in the olive oil until thickened. Adjust lemon juice to taste, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place greens in a serving bowl and toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat them. Reserve any remaining dressing for another use.

KUMQUAT SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the dressing, place extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper in a small container with a lid. Shake well to blend.
• In a medium bowl, toss together baby salad greens, green onions, celery, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. Sprinkle avocado with lemon juice, and toss into the mixture. Sprinkle mixture with Asiago cheese and pine nuts. Toss in kumquats. Serve with the olive oil dressing.

MIXED BITTER GREENS AND KUMQUAT SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAGAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of processor and chop finely. Add anchovies, fresh lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard; blend well. Gradually add extravirgin olive oil, blending until vinaigrette is smooth. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
• For salad:
• Combine romaine pieces, Belgian endive strips, baby arugula, and kumquats in large bowl. Toss salad with enough vinaigrette to coat and serve.

BITTER-GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Add greens and toss just before serving.

SALAD OF KUMQUATS, DATES AND SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Slice kumquats into thin rounds, discarding seeds (do not peel).
• Combine arugula, parsley, dates, kumquats and parmesan in a large bowl.
• Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss.

BITTER GREENS' SALAD WITH KUMQUAT

Steps:

• Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together; season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the greens together in a bowl.
• Plate the greens onto salad plates and arrange kumquats on the salad.
• Serve with the vinaigrette.