Spinach Mushroom Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Mushroom Salad, a delightful medley of fresh ingredients brought together with a tangy homemade balsamic dressing. Featuring tender baby spinach, earthy button mushrooms, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion slices, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy, tangy touch. The luscious dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, ties it all together for a burst of savory-sweet goodness in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option for lunch, a light dinner, or as an elegant side dish for gatherings. Perfect for health-conscious individuals, this spinach mushroom salad recipe is your go-to for freshness, flavor, and simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups Button mushrooms (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (toasted and chopped)
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by toasting the walnuts. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir frequently for 3–4 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until the mixture is emulsified and smooth. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, add the fresh baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad mixture.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach Mushroom Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.0 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2182 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2045 mg | 44% | |
*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.
