Swiss Chard Mediterranean Salad with Lamb or Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 each large bunch Swiss chard
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 each cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
• 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 12 oz lamb loin, lamb steak or 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for the dressing)
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (for the dressing)
• 1 each small garlic clove, minced (for the dressing)
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano (for the dressing)
• 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard (for the dressing)
• 0.25 tsp salt (for the dressing)
• Pinch black pepper (for the dressing), to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove thick chard stems, roll the leaves and slice into ribbons. Massage with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Season lamb or chicken. Grill lamb to preference or cook chicken to 165°F. Rest and slice.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, cucumber, olives, chickpeas, pine nuts and onion to chard.

4. 4

   Whisk dressing, toss and top with protein. For a meatless meal, increase chickpeas to 2 cups.