A leafy green member of the beet family, Swiss chard is a more tender alternative to kale and a fantastic substitute for everyday lettuce; its sturdy leaves won’t wilt quickly when dressed with vinaigrette, making it a great candidate for any make-ahead salad.
- Prep time 10 minutes
- Total time 10 minutes
- Portion size 4 servings
Ingredients
Honey Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon liquid honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
Salad:
- 6 cups thinly sliced stemmed Swiss chard (about 1 small bunch)
- 1 cup strawberries , hulled and cut in 8 wedges
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons pepitas , toasted
Method
Honey Dressing: In large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
Salad: Add Swiss chard, strawberries, feta and pepitas to dressing; toss to coat. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 12 hours.)
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 2 g
- Sodium 418 mg
- Sugars 4 g
- Protein 5 g
- Calories 187
- Total fat 16 g
- Potassium 224 mg
- Cholesterol 17 mg
- Saturated fat 5 g
- Total carbohydrate 7 g
%RDI
- Iron 11
- Folate 10
- Calcium 11
- Vitamin A 12
- Vitamin C 53
