Mushroom Sesame Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mushroom Sesame Salad, a vibrant medley of earthy mushrooms, nutty sesame seeds, and crisp mixed greens dressed with a zesty soy-sesame vinaigrette. Tender slices of sautéed button, shiitake, or cremini mushrooms take center stage, paired with the bright flavors of rice vinegar, garlic, and a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist). Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch, while thinly sliced green onions provide a refreshing burst of flavor. This quick and easy salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a healthy side dish or a light main course. Packed with umami and wholesome ingredients, the Mushroom Sesame Salad is a must-try for any salad enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Mixed mushrooms (button, shiitake, or cremini)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 150 g Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, etc.)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 clove Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 stalk Green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes until they are tender and lightly golden.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the cooked mushrooms and set aside to cool slightly.
Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cooked mushrooms, and sliced green onion. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1501 mg | 32% | |
*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.
