Gluten-free Friday: Italian-style potato salad

Let's face it: Picnic fun-in-the-sun means a day filled with everyone's favorite party dishes. Potato salad qualifies as a favorite. But this year, serve one that's just a bit different. The colorful (and healthy) Swiss chard adds some vibrancy and the vinegar and oil take the place of mayo to complement the salad perfectly!

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Italian-style potato salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 4 large yellow potatoes
• 1 small bunch 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 light olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Directions:

1. First wash and cut the potatoes, leaving the skins on, into two-to-three-inch chunks. Toss them into a large pot of boiling, salted water (enough to cover the potatoes) and cook until tender, but still firm. When finished cooking, drain the water and set the potatoes aside.
2. Wash and tear the Swiss chard (including stem) into large pieces.
3. Blanch the Swiss chard for about three to four minutes, then drain.
4. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, Swiss chard and onion. In a smaller bowl, mix together the garlic, vinegar and oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss. Add salt to taste.
5. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

Try this healthy twist on traditional potato salad!

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