Swiss Chard Orange Salad with Cumin Vinegarette

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard

  • 2 medium oranges, peeled and chopped

  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

Cumin Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ orange, juiced (about 2–3 tablespoons)

  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

  • Salt and pepper (as desired, optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash chard leaves, and dry. Chop them fairly fine and place in a large salad bowl. Add oranges and pumpkin seeds.

  2. To make vinaigrette: Whisk together oil, juice, cumin, and salt and pepper (optional )in a small dish.

  3. Toss dressing into salad, combining well.

  4. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow dressing to tenderize leaves. Toss again to distribute ingredients and serve.

Recipe adapted from sharonpalmer