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Kumquat Mint Salad with Jasmine Dressing





Total Time
35 mins

This salad may be simple–note the very short ingredient list–but is full of exotic, refreshing flavor.

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Stylist: Emma Star Jensen
 2 bags jasmine tea
 5 ounces kumquats (about 15)
 1 tablespoon canola oil
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1 1/2 qts. butter lettuce torn into large pieces
 1/2 cup small whole mint leaves, or torn larger leaves
 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
Step 1
1

Heat 2/3 cup water in a small saucepan over high heat until small bubbles form. Add tea and remove from heat. Steep 3 minutes and stir. Strain tea and let cool; discard tea bags.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, seed and thinly slice kumquats*.

Step 3
3

In a small bowl, make dressing: Combine chopped kumquats, jasmine tea, oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 4
4

Put lettuce, mint, sliced kumquats, and almonds in a salad bowl. Add dressing and toss gently to coat.

Step 5
5

* To seed kumquats, either thinly slice each kumquat crosswise about a third of the way into the fruit or quarter the fruit lengthwise; then remove seeds with a knife tip.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121Calories from Fat 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g13%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 199mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.