Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ to 3 pounds Swiss chard
  • ½ cup chopped pitted mixed olives (Minot also added shiitake and bella mushrooms)
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      135 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 807 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

6 servings

Preparation

  1. Mash the garlic with salt to a paste using the side of knife or a mortar and pestle. Place in a bowl and whisk in lemon juice. Drizzle in oil while whisking until dressing is thickened. Set aside.
  2. Cut off the leaves from stems of Swiss chard. Tear the leaves into large pieces. Wash well and drain. Place in a 3-quart saucepan, cover and steam over medium heat until wilted, about 3 minutes, stirring once while steaming. Drain and add to dressing. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and serve.

15 minutes

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