Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Swiss Chard Tzatziki Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 18, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Yunhee Kim Servings: 4 Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups In an otherwise traditional tzatziki, a Greek dip made with yogurt, Swiss chard stands in for cucumber, adding a wealth of nutrients; whole-wheat pita wedges bring fiber to the hors d'oeuvre. Ingredients 1 cup green or red Swiss chard, stemmed and finely chopped 1 garlic clove ¼ teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted Directions Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add chard; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Immediately plunge into ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain. Using a mortar and pestle, grind garlic and salt into a paste. Stir chard, yogurt, garlic paste, oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Serve with pita wedges. Rate it Print