Spinach and Mushroom Salad Recipe
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach and Mushroom Salad recipe, a perfect blend of fresh, earthy ingredients and bold, tangy flavors. Tender baby spinach serves as the base, complemented by meaty button mushrooms, crisp red onion, and crunchy toasted slivered almonds. A simple yet flavorful homemade dressing, made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, ties it all together with just the right balance of sweetness and acidity. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or even a light lunch. Rich in nutrients and packed with texture, this spinach salad is sure to impress at any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
Rinse and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Clean the button mushrooms with a damp paper towel, then slice them thinly and add to the spinach.
Peel the red onion, slice it thinly into half-moons, and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the spinach, mushrooms, and onions, then toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Top the salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toasted slivered almonds for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.7 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1615 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 836 mg | 18% | |
*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.
