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The Best Winter Salad: Swiss Chard with Prosciutto, Basil, and Blue Cheese

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Shredded Swiss Chard Salad

Cultural Context

Originating in the Mediterranean region, Swiss chard has become a staple in American salads, celebrated for its vibrant colors and nutritional benefits. This salad highlights the versatility of chard, combining it with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across the globe, often adapted with local ingredients.

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4 servings
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2 cups swiss chard
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons fig preserves
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 oz torn prosciutto

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1

Cut away any stems thicker than a quarter inch from the Swiss chard.

2

Cut the leaves in half lengthwise and slice them into thin ribbons crosswise.

3

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced shallot, fig preserves, whole grain mustard, salt, and pepper to make a vinaigrette.

4

Add the shredded Swiss chard, fresh basil, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and torn prosciutto to the vinaigrette.

5

Toss to coat everything in the vinaigrette.

6

Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with more blue cheese, walnuts, and torn prosciutto.

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