Hearty Greens with Kumquats

Name: Hearty Greens with Kumquats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 12 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
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)

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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.
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.
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