Swiss Chard Salad with Garlicky Yogurt
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 pounds Swiss chard, leaves only, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup tahini, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Roast the red bell pepper directly over a gas flame or under a preheated broiler, turning as needed, until charred all over.
- Transfer the pepper to a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Peel and seed the pepper, then cut it into 1/4-inch dice.
- Put the Swiss chard in a large colander set in the sink.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt over the chard and rub it into the leaves with your fingers.
- Let stand for 1 minute, then rinse the chard and squeeze dry.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add 2 of the minced garlic cloves and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the Swiss chard and cook, stirring, until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the roasted red pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the vegetables to a platter and spread them in an even layer.
- Let cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt with the tahini, lemon juice and the remaining 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Season with salt.
- Spoon the yogurt sauce over the cooled Swiss chard.
- In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat until the pepper begins to sizzle, about 10 seconds.
- Pour the pepper oil over the yogurt sauce.
- Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve.
red bell pepper, swiss chard, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, milk yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, red pepper, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/swiss-chard-salad-with-garlicky-yogurt (may not work)