Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach and Mushroom Salad—a quick and healthy recipe brimming with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Tender baby spinach leaves pair perfectly with earthy cremini mushrooms and thinly sliced red onion for a refreshing base. A tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring hints of Dijon mustard and honey, ties everything together with just the right balance of sweetness and acidity. Toasted almonds add a delightful crunch, while crumbled feta cheese delivers a creamy, savory finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or even a vegetarian main. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it’s a must-try for any salad lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
- 0.25 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel, then slice thinly. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion, and add it to the bowl with the spinach and mushrooms.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Top the salad with toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy Spinach and Mushroom Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1851 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2874 mg | 61% | |
*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.
