Chard salad with garlic breadcrumbs and parmesan

Delight in a mix of flavors with this chard salad featuring garlic breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. A culinary masterpiece for your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Swiss chard
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Rinse and pat dry the chard, then separate the stems from the leaves. Keep aside. Grate the outer part and squeeze out the juice from the lemon.
2. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice (aim for around 2 1/2 tablespoons), 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and a couple of hefty pinches of salt. Gradually blend in 1/4 cup of olive oil. Set the mixture aside.
3. Heat up the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in a sturdy small pan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until they turn crispy and golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Take care not to let them burn! Introduce the minced garlic and let it cook for an additional minute, then remove from the heat.
4. Detach the chard leaves from the stems. Finely chop the stems. Pile up a few leaves, roll them into a cylinder, and slice the cylinder into thin (1/8-inch) strips. Repeat this process until all the leaves are shredded. Place the chard stems and leaves in a large bowl and delicately mix in the Parmesan and roughly 2/3 of the lemon dressing. Taste and add more dressing if preferred. Finally, toss in the toasted breadcrumbs and serve promptly.

Summary:

• Calories: 2146 kcal
• Fat: 146 g
• Protein: 71 g
• Carbs: 146 g
• Potassium: 2266 mg
• Magnesium: 493 mg