Swiss Chard Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola

Name: Swiss Chard Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Ingredients: 2 bunches small-leafed Swiss chard, preferably ruby chard, including the tender ribs; 2 bunches small-leafed Swiss chard, preferably ruby chard, including the tender ribs; 4 ounces country bacon, cut into ¼-inch dice; ¼ cup shelled walnuts; ¼ cup walnut oil; ¼ cup canola oil; 1 tart apple (such as Gravenstein or Star), peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice; 1 tart apple (such as Gravenstein or Star), peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice; 1 tart apple (such as Gravenstein or Star), peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 4 ounces Gorgonzola, thinly sliced

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Apples (A Country Garden Cookbook)

By Christopher Idone

Published 1998

About

The marriage of apples and cheese is a classic pairing. Introduced into a salad, apples add crispness, sweetness and crunch.

Ingredients

2 bunches small-leafed Swiss chard, preferably ruby chard, including the tender ribs
4 ounces country bacon, cut into ¼-inch dice

Starter
Gluten-free

Method

Wash and dry the Swiss chard, cut into julienne, and set aside.

In a medium skillet, render the bacon over medium heat until golden and drain on paper towel. Drain off most of the fat and lightly toast the walnuts in the pan, making sure they do not burn. Drain on paper towels.

Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and add half the walnut oil and half the canola oil over med