Wilted Rainbow Chard Salad with Ham and Onion Recipe
Ingredients
- 6oz (180gr) chard or Swiss chard
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 slices dry-cured ham, Prosciutto, Bayonne, chopped
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 1 tbs salad olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 181g | |
| Calories 342 | |
| Calories from Fat 242 | 71% |
| Total Fat 27.34g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 3.81g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium 240mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 23.93g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 17.75g | 12% |
| Protein 1.47g | 2% |
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