Nut-Free Savory Mushroom Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Nut-Free Savory Mushroom Salad—a vibrant, earthy dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of golden sautéed mushrooms, fresh arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, this salad is finished with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing for a refreshing yet hearty bite. With optional crumbled feta cheese and fragrant parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and lightness, all while being completely nut-free. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a versatile addition to your repertoire, whether served as a wholesome side or a satisfying main course. Perfect for mushroom lovers and salad enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and portobello)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 grams Arugula
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- 50 grams Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they are golden and tender.
Season with salt and black pepper, then set aside to let them cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2993 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2571 mg | 55% | |
*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.
