Mediterranean Swiss Chard

Here’s a wonderfully quick, simple, and highly nutritious side dish that pairs beautifully with a piece of poached or grilled fish, broiled chicken breasts, even Filet Mignon. Fresh Swiss chard is abundant at your local farmers markets right now. I recommend red or rainbow chard. Enjoy, and enjoy it often.

Ingredients:

2 large bunches Swiss chard

1 medium/large clove garlic, pressed

1 TBS balsamic vinegar

EVOO to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Bring lightly salted water to a rapid boil in a large pot. Wash chard leafs, cut off and discard bottom stems. Coarsely chop leafs then add to boiling water and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until tender.

Strain through colander and press out excess water. Keep warm and/or immediately toss with rest of ingredients. (Don't toss chard with dressing until you are ready to serve. Otherwise the flavor will become diluted.)

Serves 2