Mediterranean Diet Savory Mushroom Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Savory Mushroom Salad, a wholesome dish that embodies the essence of the Mediterranean diet. Featuring tender cremini mushrooms sautéed to golden perfection, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is a refreshing combination of savory and tangy. Enhanced with a zesty balsamic and lemon garlic dressing and finished with creamy feta cheese, every bite bursts with Mediterranean charm. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect as a light main dish or a flavorful side. Serve it fresh or slightly chilled for a healthy, crowd-pleasing addition to your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cremini mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them into thin pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and tender. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and minced garlic cloves.
Chop the parsley and basil finely. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and basil.
Crumbled the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes for a more refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.9 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2374 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3097 mg | 66% | |
*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.
