SWISS CHARD & MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Ingredients

  • 4-6 SERVINGS
  • 1 3/4 lb Swiss chard
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 10 oz chilled lightly salted fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)

Preparation

Step 1

Tear chard leaves from ribs in large pieces. Slice ribs 1/4 inch thick, reserving leaves separately.

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then saute chard ribs and garlic with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper until ribs are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Stack chard leaves, then tightly roll into a cigar shape and very thinly slice crosswise. Toss leaves with ribs, lemon juice, mozzarella, and salt and pepper to taste.