Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright citrus segments tumble together in their own juice, gilded with Grand Marnier and scattered with thinly sliced kumquats. A fragrant mint sugar dusts the top, adding floral sweetness and texture. Pure, refreshing, and utterly simple.

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Servings
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Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 17 each of grapefruits, navel oranges, tangerines, and clementines
  • 12 lemons
  • 12 limes
  • 12 tablespoons grand Marnier (optional)
  • 11/4 cup sugar
  • 12 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 18 kumquats
  • 1thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut peel and white pith from all fruit except kumquats. Slice clementines crosswise into 1/4" slices. Cut between membranes of remaining peeled fruit to release segments. Mix fruits in a large bowl. Add Grand Marnier, if using; toss gently to incorporate. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

  2. Combine sugar and mint in a small food processor. Pulse until mint is finely chopped. Transfer fruit to a large bowl, scatter kumquat slices over, if using, and sprinkle salad with 2 Tbsp. mint sugar. Serve remaining mint sugar alongside.