Swiss Chard with Oil and Lemon

     From Mom Cantelmo's Kitchen:  Swiss chard is a much loved green in Italian families.  This version is a favorite way the Romans prepare and enjoy Chard.

4 Servings  (In our family we'd have to double this recipe to serve four)

2 lbs Swiss Chard, trimmed and washed

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

salt

freshly ground pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil

boiling salted water

Cut the stalks of Swiss chard into 2 to 3 inch pieces, or bite size.  You are going to have to wash the stalks several times in fresh changes of water to remove any sand that might cling to the leaves.  Cook covered in about 1 inch of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes or until barely tender and still crisp.  Drain thoroughly and gently squeeze dry.  Place chard into a deep serving dish.  Mix together the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the chard, toss and serve hot, lukewarm or room temperature.