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Mediterranean Chard Salad with Lemony Dressing
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>This simple, yet filling salad is packed with vegetables and herbs, and the perfect accompanying dressing recipe is included below! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.feastingathome.com (modified slightly) (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
4 to 6 cups
Chard (cut into small pieces)
1
Bell pepper (thinly sliced)
4
Radishes (sliced)
1/2 of 1
Cucumber (sliced)
6
Cherry tomatoes (sliced)
OR a whole tomato diced into small pieces
1
Avocado (sliced)
1/4 cup
Olives
1 cup
Cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup
Cilantro
OR basil
OR mint
1/4 cup
Slivered almonds for topping
Sprouts for topping
Crumbled feta for topping
FOR THE DRESSING:
2 tablespoons
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon
Lemon zest
1 or 2
Garlic cloves (finely grated)
1 teaspoon
Honey
1/4 cup
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
- Place the chard, pepper, radishes, cucumber, tomato, avocado, olives, chickpeas, and the herb of your choice into a bowl and toss the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a separate bowl. Pour it over the salad.
- Top the salad with salt, pepper, and more lemon if desired. Sprinkle the almonds, sprouts, and feta over the top of the salad.