Step 1
Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.

Step 2

Wash and dry the chard and remove the stems (makequick pickled chard stems) Stack the chard leaves and roll them like a cigar. Slice the leaves into thin ribbons. Place the chard ribbons in a large bowl and set aside.

Step 3
Place the bacon in a large skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and fry the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain. Once cool enough to hanld roughly chop the bacon.

Step 4Toss half of the dressing with the chard leaves and use your hands to gently massage the dressing into the leaves. Divide the chard between plates and top each plate with crumbled bacon, blue cheese, pickled chard stems and a drizzle of more dressing.

Notes

• Use this recipe as a guide
• Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary
• Cooking times will vary from kitchen to kitchen

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