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Fresh Baby Spinach with Wild Mushrooms

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Accompanied by a warm loaf of French bread, this lovely and simple salad makes an elegant first course or a light lunch.

Preparation facts

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb (455g) mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, portobello, oyster, chanterelle)

2 Tbs (30mL) olive oil

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 cup (120mL) mushroom soaking liquid

2 tsp (4g) fresh herbs (tarragon, thyme, basil or marjoram)

3 Tbs (45mL) balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

6 cups (135g) baby spinach, rinsed

Grated cheese (Parmesan, Romano or Asiago)*

Enoki mushrooms (optional)

Directions

Rinse mushrooms. Remove stems and save for stock. Chop or slice mushrooms, depending upon size. Remove gills from the portobellos.

Heat 2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic carefully for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms (except enoki) and cook, stirring until they begin to release their juices. Add soaking liquid and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to slightly reduce liquids. Add herbs, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with mushrooms and their sauce. Toss well to slightly wilt spinach. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Serve garnished with grated cheese and enoki mushrooms.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn. The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 131
Calories from Fat 79 (61%)
% Daily Value*
14%Total Fat 9g
10%Saturated Fat 2.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g
2%Cholesterol 6mg
7%Sodium 176mg
19%Potassium 648mg
3%Total Carbohydrate 8g
10%Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
15%Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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