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Kumquat and Herb Salad

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Collecting Art, take a look Why Youll Love It Using herbs instead of lettuce or mixed greens means your salad is positively packed with flavor. That also means more antioxidants. Its perfect for late winter - when specialty citrus is widely available, and spring herbs are just arriving at the market. Ingredients + Substitutions Microgreens take the place of leafy greens. Theyre delicate like lettuce but pack an intense punch of flavor. I typically use fenugreek microgreens when I make this recipe, but you can use just about any variety you like. Basil and parsley are a delicious substitute for lettuce. Theyre delicate and leafy, but they taste more assertive. Basil brings soft, warm notes to the salad - subtly reminiscent of cloves, anise, and mint. Parsley, on the other hand, tastes bright, clean and fresh. Green onions are in the allium family, and they offer a savory note thats reminiscent of garlic or onion, just less assertive. If you dont have green onions, swap in fresh ch...