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Home » Type » Salads » Leafy Green Salads » Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe

Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe

February 5, 2020 by Faith 14 Comments

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This Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe features sweet crisp apples, crunchy toasted walnuts, and colorful rainbow Swiss chard dressed with a honey apple vinaigrette.

Apple-Walnut Rainbow Chard Salad Recipe 1

I swear, if you hop backwards 11 times facing the sunset every Sunday, you won’t be sick all week!, a friend told me. Hmm…I guess I can see how that would work, I replied with a smile on my face. (Not so much, really, but who am I to judge?)

Anyway, I also have my own ideas on how to avoid colds and flus during cold and flu season. I try not to skip workouts (because they clean out my lungs), I religiously take a vitamin C pill every day, and I drink plenty of water.

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I’ve heard at least 100 different remedies for either preventing or curing sickness, some sillier than others, but most likely very few (if any) of which are effective (of course other than the placebo effect). But something that most of us can probably agree on is the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables; in particular, eating the rainbow.

Raise your hand if you remember the last time you had Swiss chard. No worries, me neither, at least until I made this salad!

Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe with Description

In This Article

  • Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe
  • Can Swiss Chard be Eaten Raw?
  • Do You Eat Swiss Chard Stems?
  • What Does Swiss Chard Taste Like?
  • Is Swiss Chard Keto-Friendly?
  • Swiss Chard Nutrition Information
  • More Healthy Leafy Green Salad Recipes to Try:
  • Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad

Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe

This Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad is really easy to make and comes together quickly. Despite using just a few simple ingredients, it packs a serious punch of flavor, not to mention nutrition.

Take that, cold and flu season!

Can Swiss Chard be Eaten Raw?

Yes! You can eat Swiss chard raw or cooked. Note that when you cook Swiss chard, it will cook down a lot the same way that other greens will, such as kale and spinach.

Do You Eat Swiss Chard Stems?

Yes! Swiss chard stems are fully edible. Note that if you’re cooking Swiss chard, the stems take a little bit longer to cook than the leaves.

Fresh Apples on Golden Plate on Dark Wooden Table

What Does Swiss Chard Taste Like?

I find that the leaves taste similar to beet greens and the stems taste similar to bok choy stems. The greens can have a touch of bitterness, but not in an unpleasant way.

Is Swiss Chard Keto-Friendly?

Yes, Swiss chard is a great keto-friendly vegetable!

Swiss Chard Nutrition Information

According to the USDA Food Database, 1 cup (36g) of raw Swiss chard has the following nutrition information:

  • 6.84 kcals
  • .65g protein
  • 0.7g fat
  • 1.35g carbohydrates
  • .58g fiber
  • .77g net carbs

More Healthy Leafy Green Salad Recipes to Try:

  • Kale Salad with Red Pear and Candied Almonds
  • Winter Salad in a Jar
  • Spinach Strawberry Salad
  • Easy Green Salad
  • Harvest Kale Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Apple Cinnamon Vinaigrette

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Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad

By: Faith Gorsky
This Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad Recipe features sweet crisp apples, crunchy toasted walnuts, and colorful rainbow Swiss chard dressed with a honey apple vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Dressing:

  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

  • 4 cups Swiss chard thinly sliced
  • 2 medium apples washed, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 large rib celery thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small onion thinly sliced (or 4 scallions, thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted and coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl.
  • Toss in all salad ingredients except the walnuts.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle the walnuts on top, and serve.

Faith's Tips

  • Net Carbs: 10g per serving
  • Low Carb Version: Omit the honey in the dressing and use 5 drops liquid stevia instead.
  • Make this salad your own by changing out the greens and the fruit for whatever you like. For example, kale + pear is another favorite of mine.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple Walnut Rainbow Swiss Chard Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 155mg7%
Potassium 230mg7%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1531IU31%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on February 12, 2014. I updated it with more information on February 5, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Leafy Green Salads, Low Carb and Keto, Paleo Tagged: Apple, Low-Carb, Paleo, Rainbow Chard, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Recipes, Salad, Swiss Chard, Swiss Chard Salad Recipe, Vegetarian, Walnuts

Comments

  1. Sue J. says

    October 10, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    Had a lovely bunch of chard from a local farm stand. Recently made a cooked chard salad from another site, and wanted to try one that used raw chard, and google brought me to you. The only departure I made from this recipe was to use a small shallot instead of onion, since my bag of organic onions had gone all moldy in their basket. This salad was delicious! Next time I make it, I might massage the chard with the dressing, as one does with kale, to make the greens a little more tender if I plan to serve it immediately. Interestingly, by the second day, the texture was better (probably the benefit of sitting in the vinegar dressing) and the apples hadn’t discolored (yay vinegar). So this definitely could be made ahead (although I would add the walnuts just before serving). Now, off to explore your other recipes!

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  2. Auntie Yolie says

    April 18, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Have you ever added blue cheese chunks or feta? It looks amazing. I’m going to try it. Lots of chard in the garden.

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  3. Sara says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    This was absolutely AMAZING – the mix of flavors and the dressing. Honestly one of the best salads I’ve had in a long time. Thank you for brightening my day!!!

    Reply
    • Faith says

      February 21, 2014 at 4:40 am

      Sara, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your kind words – you totally made my day!!

      Reply
  4. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Love all the healthy ingredients in this salad Faith – great way to keep that flu from coming around!

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  5. Joanne says

    February 13, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Haha I actually think I eat chard at least once a week! Sometimes I have kale or collards in it’s place, but I think those are fair substitutes. I’ve never seen a raw chard salad before…definitely excited about this!

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  6. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:16 am

    I love salads this time of year (summer) and I’m happy to eat a salad every single day as a main meal. This looks lovely.

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  7. [email protected] The Well Floured Kitchen says

    February 12, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    I haven’t had swiss chard since the garden was closed. I agree a health diet is the best cure for a cold. I have made it until feb feeling fine, and now today I sense a bit of a cold coming on. Salad looks delicious, and I am very interested to try the honey/apple cider vinegar dressing. I would love to incorporate more apple cider vinegar into our diets.

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  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 12, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Beautiful salad, I love all the textures and crunchy toppers!

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  9. Katrina @ WVS says

    February 12, 2014 at 10:16 am

    This is such a fabulous salad friend!! So much awesomeness!

    Reply
  10. Erica says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:30 am

    YUMMMM! What a great combo of flavors. Love the crunch from the walnuts. Kay is sick…I should probably eat this ;)

    Reply
  11. Rosa says

    February 12, 2014 at 4:39 am

    A mouthwatering salad! Full of wonderful textures and flavors.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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