Swiss Chard
Selection Information
Usage: Greens are used as you would cooked spinach or used as a garnish.
Selection: Good-quality Swiss Chard will have bright-green or red leaves (depending on the variety). The leaves will be crisp, upright and not wilted.
Avoid: Avoid greens with leaves that are wilted, yellowing or have dark green patches of slime on parts of the leaves.
Seasonal Information
Swiss Chard is available April through November with a peak from June through October.
Swiss Chard Nutritional Information
Serving size: 3.5 oz
Calories 25
% of U.S. RDA
Vitamin A 130
Contains some Calcium and Phosphorus.