Best Swiss Chard Salad Recipes

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.

QUINOA SALAD WITH SWISS CHARD AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Remove stems from Swiss chard and chop in 1/2-inch pieces. Chop leaves and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium. Add onion, garlic and chard stems. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and mustard. Add broth, stir, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, uncover and let sit 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil on medium-high in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add chard leaves and continue cooking until greens have wilted and no more liquid remains in the skillet.
• Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold mushrooms and leaves into it.
• The cooked quinoa can be set aside at room temperature for several hours and then served, or reheated to warm or hot. Crumble goat cheese and scatter on top just before serving.

KALE, SWISS CHARD, CHICKEN, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl until the honey has dissolved. Whisk in the olive oil until evenly blended. Place the kale, Swiss chard, chicken, feta cheese, raisins, and walnuts into a bowl. Toss with the dressing to serve.

WARM SWISS CHARD AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic in the oil until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Swiss chard to the garlic and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer the chard and garlic to a bowl, reserving any liquid in the skillet and returning it to the heat.
• Cook the mushrooms and onion to the reserved liquid in the skillet until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the balsamic vinegar over the mushroom and onion mixture; cook and stir another 2 to 3 minutes; add to the bowl with the chard mixture along with the tomatoes. Gently mix to incorporate. Toss with the blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

MOROCCAN BEET LEAF OR SWISS CHARD SALAD (SALADE DE BLETTES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Toss in the garlic, sautéing until just fragrant, then add the chard and cook for a few minutes. Sprinkle on a little salt, the paprika, cumin, and harissa, and cook for another minute, stirring. Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into the pan, and cook for another minute, or until it has begun to evaporate. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

RAW SWISS CHARD, CABBAGE, AND BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine greens in a large bowl. Rub with sugar and 1 teaspoon salt until slightly damp. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in oil. Toss greens with three-quarters of dressing. Add cheese and walnuts; toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. Serve, tossing with more dressing if desired.

SWISS CHARD, MUSHROOM, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook Swiss chard, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Add red-pepper flakes, and toss. Transfer to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Add thyme. Serve mushroom-quinoa mixture over Swiss chard, topped with Parmesan.

SWISS CHARD, MUSHROOM, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook chard (stems and leaves), stir ring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Add red pepper flakes, and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in thyme; remove from heat.
• To serve, divide chard among plates, and spoon quinoa mixture on top. Sprinkle parmesan over each portion.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 252
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 1g
• Sodium: 666mg
• Fiber: 5g

LOUVIA ME LAHANA(WARM BLACK-EYED PEA AND SWISS CHARD SALAD)

Steps:

• Place peas in a medium saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover by 2".
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Add fresh water to cover.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until peas are tender.
• Check often and add more water if needed.
• Add chard stems and salt.
• Simmer for 4 minutes more.
• There should be about 1 1/2 cups broth; if there is more, increase heat and cook briefly to reduce.
• Add chard leaves and cook for 2 minutes more, or until wilted.
• Add lemon juice.
• Stir and remove from heat.
• Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper.
• Serve in warm bowls, sprinkled with oregano.

SWISS CHARD WITH POACHED EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Combine garlic, anchovies, mustard, and vinegar. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a medium skillet, bring three inches of water to a simmer. Poach eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss chard with vinaigrette and divide among four plates. Top each with a poached egg and Parmesan.

GRILLED SWISS CHARD STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat griddle to medium heat, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Season steaks with 1 tsp of seasoning salt, 1 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of onion powder, coat both sides, and rub into steaks thoroughly. Saute meat on both sides for 4 minutes. Remove from griddle and set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile on the same griddle, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, bell peppers and red onions, sauté for 3 minutes, stir in the swiss chard and cook until tender, about 3 minutes, add heavy cream milk, stir in parmesan cheese, remaining seasoning salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Turn off the heat, cover and set aside.
• 3. In a saucepan over medium-low heat sauté white onions, add balsamic vinegar, cook until onions become tender to touch or for 7 minutes, stir constantly. Remove from heat.
• 4. Arrange red leaf lettuce on a decorative plates, add a spoonful of sauté onions on top of red leaf lettuce, and then place the steak on top, then add a spoonful of creamy swiss chard, layer with another spoonful of onions, top with another thinly sliced steak, then top with creamy chard. For additional garnishing, use the red swiss chard stems, cut into julienne sticks, using five sticks per plate, and use some for dicing to sprinkle on top. 4 per serving.

RAW SWISS CHARD, CABBAGE, AND BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine greens in a large bowl. Rub with sugar and 1 teaspoon salt until slightly damp. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in oil. Toss greens with three-quarters of dressing. Add cheese and walnuts; toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. Serve, tossing with more dressing if desired.

SILVERBEET ( SWISS CHARD) SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the silverbeet and mix with the onion and tomato.
• Make dressing by putting all ingredients into a container and shake well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
• Optional: You can also add some finely sliced celery and some radishes if you like, Or add some cooked crisp bacon pieces.

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.

SWISS CHARD SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cut off stems of the Swiss chard and slice small, then chop leaves by rolling the chard into a tube and slicing thinly, creating narrow strips. 2. Blend all dressing ingredients and mix well. The dressing will last for a few days in the refrigerator. 3. Mix all salad ingredients and drizzle with dressing. Serve