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Healthy Recipes: Winter Salad with Warm Mushrooms
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admin on 12/01/2009 23:35:00
 
Warm Up Winter
The contrast of cool greens and warm mushrooms makes this spinach salad a great
addition to any meal. The hearty crimini mushrooms add soft flavor and texture,
a perfect contrast to the tougher chicory and escarole. This balance is the
perfect introduction to these lesser-known members of the lettuce family.
Winter Salad with Warm Mushrooms
*1 Tbsp. lemon juice 	*1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 	*1/2 tsp. salt 	*1/4 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper 	*2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 	*4 cups packed
baby spinach leaves 	*3 cups packed chicory or curly escarole in bite-size
pieces 	*1 lb. crimini mushrooms 	*3 large garlic cloves, minced 	*1 1/2 tsp.
dried thyme 	*1 shallot, minced
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, salt and black pepper. Whisk in
the oil. Set the dressing aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach and chicory or escarole, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a dry, medium-skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of
water dances on its surface. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally,
until they look moist, about 4 minutes. Mix in the garlic and thyme and cook,
stirring, until the mushrooms are chewy but not soft, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the
shallot and set the pan aside.
Pour the dressing over the greens and toss to coat them. Divide the greens among
4 salad plates. Spoon one-fourth of the warm mushrooms over each salad. Serve
immediately.
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 140 calories, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 17 g carbohydrate,
5 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 340 mg sodium