Warm Swiss Chard And Mushroom Salad Recipes

SWISS CHARD, MUSHROOM, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook chard (stems and leaves), stir ring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Add red pepper flakes, and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in thyme; remove from heat.
• To serve, divide chard among plates, and spoon quinoa mixture on top. Sprinkle parmesan over each portion.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 252
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 1g
• Sodium: 666mg
• Fiber: 5g

SWISS AND HOT MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Set salad plates in freezer for at least an hour.
• Blend vinegar, mustard, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
• Tear lettuce and toss with dressing. Put on cold plates and put cheese on top.
• Saute mushrooms in butter and while hot, spoon over the salad and serve immediately!

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving oil mixture. Cut tomatoes into thin strips; set aside. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter and olive oil for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in the vinegar, reserved tomatoes and oil mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 10 minutes., Arrange salad greens on a platter; top with mushroom mixture and cheese.

SWISS CHARD, MUSHROOM, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook Swiss chard, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Add red-pepper flakes, and toss. Transfer to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Add thyme. Serve mushroom-quinoa mixture over Swiss chard, topped with Parmesan.

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH MUSHROOMS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in Swiss chard, red pepper, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook until Swiss chard is wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in white wine; cook until Swiss chard is tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.

HOT SWISS CHARD SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate garlic clove in oil for 1 hour.
• Remove garlic. Wash, dry and tear chard into bite-size pieces (remove stems). Just before serving, heat oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally.
• Pour over chard.
• Toss until well coated.
• Sprinkle with eggs and bacon.
• Toss lightly.
• Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices, if desired.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.