CSA Week: Swiss Chard Salad

This Swiss Chard Salad is a favorite and made very often around The Farm. It will surely change the way you feel about Swiss Chard and introduce more of those gorgeous bright greens into your diet.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bunch swiss chard
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash and dry the chard and remove the stems from the leaves. Cut into thin ribbons. Place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Warm ¼ cup oil in a skillet, add breadcrumbs stirring frequently until crisp. Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper flakes. Toast for a minute. Remove from heat.
  3. Zest lemon into the bowl of chard. Juice lemon in a separate bowl. Add salt and ¼ cup oil.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese, dressing, and breadcrumbs to the chard. Enjoy!

Serves 2
Recipe adapted from www.alexandracooks.com

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