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Swiss Chard Salad with Oranges and Citrus Vinaigrette

This Swiss Chard Salad with Oranges and Citrus Vinaigrette is vibrant, nutritious, and bursting with flavor. A refreshing blend of tender greens, juicy citrus, and a zesty homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Swiss chard washed, stems removed, leaves sliced thin
  • 2 medium Oranges peeled and sliced into rounds or segments
  • 0.25 cup Red onion or shallots thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup Sliced almonds or walnuts toasted
  • 1 small Avocado (optional) sliced
  • 3 tbsp Fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup or agave optional
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the Swiss chard. Remove thick stems and slice the leaves thinly into ribbons.
  2. Peel and segment the oranges, removing white pith. Slice them into rounds or wedges.
  3. Slice the red onion or shallots thinly and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  4. Toast almonds or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  5. In a salad bowl, combine Swiss chard, orange segments, onion, nuts, and avocado if using.
  6. In a small jar, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  7. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

• Use blood oranges or grapefruit for variety.n• Swap almonds for pumpkin seeds for nut-free option.n• Add cooked farro or quinoa for a more filling meal.n• Store undressed salad for up to 2 days in fridge.