Potato Salad with Swiss Chard
(Insalata di Patate con Bietole)
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes
1 small bunch of Swiss chard
1/2 cup white onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/8 cup white wine vinegar
3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 and 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Directions:
Wash and cut the potatoes (skin on) into 2 to 3-inch chunks.
Add them to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until tender but still firm.
Drain the water and set the potatoes aside.
Wash and tear the Swiss chard (including the stem) into large pieces.
Blanche the Swiss chard for about 3-4 minutes, then drain.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, Swiss chard and onion.
In a smaller bowl, mix together the garlic, vinegar and olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss.
Add salt to taste.
Refrigerate until chilled, and serve. Serves 6.