Fresh Mushroom and Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this Fresh Mushroom and Spinach Salad, a wholesome, no-cook recipe that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. Featuring tender baby spinach, earthy button mushrooms, and crisp red onion, this salad is dressed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or as a stunning side dish. Optional toppings like Parmesan cheese and chopped walnuts add a delicious layer of crunch and richness. Healthy, vibrant, and effortlessly elegant, this salad is a go-to for anyone craving fresh, satisfying flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Button mushrooms
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Clean the button mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Slice them thinly and add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add it to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the spinach, mushrooms, and red onion. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If desired, sprinkle the salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped walnuts for added flavor and crunch.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 426 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 381 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
