Warm Spinach Salad with Mushrooms

May 22, 2022

Salads always make a good side dish. There are many, many delicious ones. No pots, fresh, raw, healthy. Easy.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS

1 shallot finely chopped

1 tsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

12 oz bag of baby spinach

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 c roughly chopped walnuts

8 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced

Combine shallot, vinegar and salt in a small bowl

Place spinach in a large mixing bowl

Heat 1 Tbsp Oil in large skillet over medium heat

Cook walnuts in oil, stirring frequently until lightly browned, about 3 minutes

Remove walnuts from pan with slotted spoon and add to spinach

Add mushrooms to skillet, cook over medium heat, until soft and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes

Add mushrooms and warm oil to bowl with spinach

Add shallot, mixture and remaining oil

Gently Toss to combine

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper

Serve immediately

This recipe adapted from the South Beach Diet Cookbook, is very tasty. I use more oil and vinegar than the recipe calls for and I use shiitake mushrooms (very healthy) rather than white mushrooms. Adjust ingredients to taste. Nice side to almost any meat or fish. The walnuts add protein. I usually eat my salads following the meal, European style. It fills you and aids digestion. This salad is usually the lone accompaniment to the main course, for me, so I serve it along with the meal.