Swiss Chard Salad with Olives and Dates

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp almonds (roasted)
• 1 lb Swiss chard (blanched)
• 1 large shallot (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• ½ tsp cumin seeds (crushed)
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 Medjool dates (pitted and coarsely chopped)
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives (pitted and coarsely chopped)

Directions

1. Step 1

   To make the dressing, combine shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and cumin seeds. Season vinaigrette with salt.

2. Step 2

   Squeeze out liquid from blanched chard. Separate leaves and add to vinaigrette along with dates and olives; toss well. Top with olives & dates.