Swiss Chard And Orange Salad Food

SWISS CHARD ORANGE SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash chard leaves, and dry. Chop them fairly fine and place in a large salad bowl. Add oranges and pumpkin seeds.
• To make vinaigrette: Whisk together oil, juice, cumin, and salt and pepper (optional )in a small dish.
• Toss dressing into salad, combining well.
• Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow dressing to tenderize leaves. Toss again to distribute ingredients and serve.

SWISS CHARD ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse swiss chard, trim, spin dry and arrange on four large plates. Peel oranges with a sharp knife, so that all white skin is also removed. Cut the oranges crosswise into thin slices and place on swiss chard.
• Finely grind peppercorns in a mortar. Add vinegar and oil, mix and season with salt.
• Chop walnuts. Crumble blue cheese. Drizzle with pepper dressing and serve sprinkled with walnuts and cheese.

CUCUMBER CHARD SALAD

Steps:

• Add the balsamic vinegar, cucumber, and swiss chard stems to a pot or frying pan with lid. Cook, while stirring, until all the vegetables are coated with the balsamic vinegar and are heated through.
• Add the water and lemon juice, bring to a boil and simmer until the stems are halfway done.
• Add the swiss chard leaves.
• Add the salt and peper, to taste, and continue simmering until done.
• NOTE: If you need more or less time just turn the heat up or down. Simmer at a low heat to keep it warm until the rest of the meal is done if needed. Just make sure to keep stirring it and if needed add more liquid.

AVOCADO-CITRUS SALAD WITH SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, remove all of the peel and pith from the citrus fruit. To section each fruit, cut between the membrane and flesh of each fruit and remove the flesh. You should have 2 cups fruit. After sectioning, squeeze the leftover membranes over a bowl to reserve the juice.
• Combine 3 tablespoon of reserved fruit juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a screw top jar. Close and shake vigorously to combine.
• Arrange mixed greens, Swiss chard, orange, grapefruit, and clementine sections, red onion, avocado, and cashews on a large serving platter. Drizzle with dressing.

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH ORANGE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add Swiss chard and orange zest. Cook, tossing frequently, until chard wilts, about 4 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper, then add juice of the orange; toss to coat.

SWISS CHARD SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Stack chard leaves; fold lengthwise in half. Cut leaves, then stems crosswise into thin slices. Place in large bowl.
• Add all remaining ingredients except dressing and nuts; mix lightly.
• Toss with dressing just before serving; top with nuts.