Swiss Chard with Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Swiss chard is one of the most popular vegetables along the Mediterranean, and one of the most nutritious vegetables, ranking second only to spinach. Its green ribbed leaves are attached to wide crunchy stalks, sometimes popping with beautiful colors of pink, orange, yellow, and bright red. This gorgeous vegetable, loaded with vitamins A and C, is also an excellent source of calcium and vitamin K. Because this powerhouse vegetable is readily available all year, especially June through August locally, and because of its beauty and absolute deliciousness To begin, sauté 1 medium shallot in olive oil . Add a big pinch of kosher salt . Chop the stems of 2 bunches of cleaned, destemmed Swiss chard i nto tiny pieces. When the shallot is soft, add the chopped stems. Cook for only a couple of minutes so they still still have a crunch. Remove from pan and set aside. Chop the leaves of the Swiss chard and add to the same pan along with another big swirl...