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# Healthy Recipes: Winter Salad with Warm Mushrooms
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/healthy_recipes_winter_salad_with_warm_mushrooms_011220090636/
- Published: 2009-12-01T18:35:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T18:41:57.000Z
- Description: Cool baby spinach and chicory meet warm crimini mushrooms cooked with garlic and thyme, dressed with lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Makes four servings at 140 calories each.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Cooking, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

Warm Up Winter

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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